On Monday, January 23, 2012 the American Library Association will announce the winner of the Newbery Medal for 2012.
In an unscientific survey of the Wellesley Free Library staff, I’ve created a list of Notable Newbery books. These are our favorite titles from the winner list since the Medal was first given in 1922. Forty eight titles were voted favorites with 9 receiving 3 votes each and another 5 receiving more than 3 votes. Here is the list:
More that 3 votes each:
Sarah Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan
The Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L’Engle
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
Three votes each:
The Grey King by Susan Cooper
Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien
The Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry
Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes
The White Stag by Kate Seredy
Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink
Hitty, Her First Hundred Years by Rachel Field
The complete list of Newbery Medal winners is on the ALA website: http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberywinners/medalwinners
Do you have a favorite or several favorites from the list?
Do you have a favorite or several favorites from the list?
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