Recs if you like I, Juan de Pareja...

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."

Novels whose main characters are artists, recommended by Pagebound users. Recommendations are always welcome; the only rules are that the main character must be an artist of some form (be it a painter, writer, actor, musician, dancer, or even a chef) and that their art must play a key role in the plot. If you're looking for YA or middle grade novels about artists, please check out the "Aspiring Artists" list on my profile.

Complete as of August 2026.

Pair with "Level 3 – The Early Modern World" book.

Other items used: "Science G Instructor's Guide", "Language Arts G", "History/Bible/Literature G Instructor's Guide", "Math-U-See: Pre-Algebra", "Discover & Do: Level G Science Experiments", "World History from Ancient to Modern Times", "Sheet of Book Labels G", "Story of the World Audiobook, Volume 1", "Story of the World Audiobook, Volume 2", "World History I Lap Book", "Miniature Magnifier/Microscope", "MUS7 Pre-Algebra Online Instruction with Video", "Math-U-See Integer Block Kit", "Math-U-See Algebra/Decimal Inserts", "Discover & Do: Level G Science Experiment Videos", "Discover & Do: Level G Experiments Paper Packet", "Discover & Do: Science Supplies Kit G", "3" Binder with Tabs", "The Timeline Book", "Markers", "Markable Map" and "Sing the Word: Credo - I Believe...".

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