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Newbery

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

noun

  1. John, 1713–67, English publisher.


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Judge Freya Newbery said he was at the time an "undiagnosed schizophrenic" who held "paranoid and persecutory delusions".

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

He’s also the winner of several of the most important children’s book awards, including a Newbery Honor.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2024

The Newbery Medal winner laughed as she admitted how little planning and preparation goes into starting a new book.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

Now a science fiction classic, the novel won the Newbery Medal in 1963.

From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2022

“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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