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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.
The Tale of Despereaux: has a lot in common with Grimm's fairy tales and makes a terrific read aloud for younger children as well as an excellent book for middle grade readers, ages 8 to 12. 1  Kate DiCamillo was awarded the prestigious John Newbery Medal for The Tale of Despereaux. According to the American Library Association (ALA), the Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children..