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Newbery

American  
[noo-ber-ee, -buh-ree, nyoo-] / ˈnu bɛr i, -bə ri, ˈnju- /

noun

  1. John, 1713–67, English publisher.


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Mr. Kennedy is the author of the novel “Bride of the Tornado” and the director of the 90-Second Newbery Film Festival.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Earlier, Judge Newbery referenced the victim impact statements Ms Westcarr-Sabaroche's mother and sisters previously made, telling Tape in court: "She was a bright and beautiful young woman, I heard, and still only 25".

From BBC Sep. 1, 2025

Sales of diverse titles were strong, and three have won Newbery honors.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 12, 2024

One of them is Ángel Gómez, who has been living in the Jorge Newbery International Airport for two years and has seen how the number of people joining him has soared.

From Seattle Times Apr. 6, 2023

“The year From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler won the Newbery Medal for excellence in children’s literature. Another clue you completely missed, Charles.”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

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