Recs if you like A Gathering of Days: A New England Girl's Journal, 1830-32...

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."

This list contains 1 book from each of the 50 states (author or topic), Presidents & First Ladies, other American authors & works of note. The good, the bad, the ugly - a lot has happened in 250 years.

Complete as of August 2026.

the granite state: my love, my home, my space 💗

feel free to let me know if any of these books are wrong or if you have any suggestions!

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

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

Extrodinary stories told in unordinary ways.