Text Messaging is the Dominant Form of Communication Among Teens [Report] Social media plays a big role, online networks are crucial to how the next generation interacts. But when it comes to connecting, text messaging is their preferred method, with 55% of teens saying they communicate via text message daily.
The Newbery Medal is a yearly award that honors an outstanding contribution to American childrenâs literature. It is named after John Newbery, who was a bookseller in the 1700s, in England. The medal was created quite a bit later, however, by Frederic G. Melcher, in 1921.
Updated February 10, 2017. In the United States, the John Newbery Medal is the most prestigious children's book award that an author can receive. The Newbery Medal is an annual childrenâs book award administered by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC of the American Library Association (ALA).