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John Newbery Medal 2024

The 2024 John Newbery Medal went to The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers. 5 books were Honor Books.

Winner

  1. The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggerssource (opens in a new tab)

Honor Books

  1. Eagle Drums by Nasuġraq Rainey Hopsonsource (opens in a new tab)
  2. Elf Dog and Owl Head by M.T. Andersonsource (opens in a new tab)
  3. Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martínsource (opens in a new tab)
  4. Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bowsource (opens in a new tab)
  5. The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayerisource (opens in a new tab)

About the John Newbery Medal

Medal and Honor Books from the ALSC list of Newbery winners and honors, 1922-present. Author field names the credited author only.

Organization: Association for Library Service to Children (American Library Association). Years are award years, which can differ from publication years. Official site (opens in a new tab)

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