Newbery Medal and Honor Books 2013

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The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Anderson's Mock Newbery Nominees, 2013

Medal Winner

The One and Only Ivan
by Katherine Applegate

Honor Books

Splendors and Glooms
by Laura Amy Schlitz

Bomb: The Race to Build – And Steal – the World’s most Dangerous Weapon
by Steve Sheinkin

Three Times Lucky
by Sheila Turnage