Recs if you like Moon Over Manifest...

According to the ALA, "The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."

Sometimes, as an old, bitter crone, you just need a good cry. These books get you there.

Complete as of August 2026.

Other items used: "The Timeline Book", "Electives 200" (includes "Money Matters for Teens Workbook", "ARTistic Pursuits: Senior High, Book 1" and "Art Supplies Kit for ARTistic Pursuits: Senior High)", "Sheet of Book Labels 200", "Sonlight Ultra Microscope", "Immersion Oil for Microscope Slides", "Literature 230 Student Guide", "Literature 230 Parent Guide", "History/Bible 220 Student Guide", "History/Bible 220 Parent Guide", "Berean Biology Schedule Plus", "Microscopy Supplies Kit", "Advanced Dissection Kit with Specimens", "Berean Biology Supplies Kit", "Binders + Tabs for High School Packages" and "MUS300 - Algebra 2 Online Instruction with Video".

Winners of the award for "the most distinguished contributions to American literature for children."