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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

For Yang, one of the most egregious examples has been the challenges against Jerry Craft’s Newbery Award-winning graphic novel “New Kid.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2023

The Newbery and Caldecott are two of the oldest and most prestigious children’s book awards, each dating back more than 80 years.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 30, 2023

There were racks loaded with mysteries, Newbery winners, historical fiction, biographies, and short stories.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements

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