blog posts The history, legacy of the Newbery Medal for children's books Oct 8, 2021 10:00 am by Jodi HeckelResearch Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images The Newbery Medal, the most prestigious children’s literature award, is celebrating its centennial. The director of the Center for Children’s Books at U of I, has co-edited a book of essays to examine the award’s history, influence and future. Share on Facebook Tweet Email