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Are Graphic Novels Eligible For The Newbery Medal?
by Jill Pantozzi | 4:20 pm, August 17th, 2012
The John Newbery Medal is awarded each year by Association for Library Service to Children for outstanding contributions to children’s literature in America. Along with the Caldecott Medal, the Newbery is one of the most prestigious awards a children’s author can receive. But although countless graphic novels are written each year with children in mind, none have ever won a Newbery. The reason may surprise you.
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