The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. Visit the new ALSC Awards Shelf to browse all current and past ALSC award recipients! Purchase award seals for your collection through the ALA store! Download a complete list of Newbery Medal and Honor Books: PDF DOC