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Complete as of August 2026.

Here are many beloved and distinguished children’s novels that have won the Newbery Gold award and the silver Newbury Honor award, which were first started over a century ago in 1922. There are many choices, old and new, that have cemented their place in children’s literature for any reader to explore.

The Nutmeg Book Award encourages children between Grades 2-12 to read quality literature and vote for their favorite of the listed nominees. These books (selected for Grades 4-6) are a collection of diverse stories and authors with powerful stories that are difficult to put down.