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Books that often get overlooked next to big author names or better known works by those authors.

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."

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.

Books that have won the National Book Award For Young People’s Literature

Other items used: "Science C Instructor's Guide", "History/Bible/Literature C Instructor's Guide", "Sheet of Book Labels C", "Hands-on History: World History II", "Electives C" (includes "The Classical Kids Collection", "How Artists See the Elements", and "How Artists See Feelings"), "Timeline Figures C", "Audio Memory Geography Songs CD Kit", "Sing the Word: God Our Provider", "Lined Paper for approx. levels 2-3", "Handwriting Without Tears: Cursive Alphabet Desk Strips", "Discover & Do: Science Supplies Kit C", "Discover & Do: Level C Experiments Paper Packet", "Discover & Do: Level C Science Experiment Videos", "Math-U-See Integer Block Kit", "MUS3 Gamma Online Instruction with Video", "Markable Map", "Markers", "The Timeline Book", "3" Binder with Tabs", "Extra Language Arts 3 Student Activity Sheets", "Extra Science C Student Activity Sheets", and "Audio Memory Geography Songs Additional Wall Map".

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