Newbery Metrics: The Newbery and the Illustrators

Authors

  • Steven Herb

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5860/cal.20.1.22

Abstract

I began reading Newbery Medal and Honor Books in elementary school, so I have been aware of the award for nearly three quarters of the life of children’s literature’s most famous prize. Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes (1944) was an early favorite of mine, probably because of the Boston setting and Johnny’s painful adventure with molten silver.

Erratum

We regret the omission of Grace Lin from the “Double Dipping” list on page 24. Grace is also a member of this exceptional group of author-illustrators who have garnered both Newbery and Caldecott recognition. She received a 2010 Newbery Honor for Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and a 2019 Caldecott Honor for A Big Mooncake for Little Star. Congratulations, Grace!

Author Biography

Steven Herb

Steven Herb worked in support of the literature choices and literacy rights of children for over 45 years in classrooms, public libraries, and academic libraries. He served as 1996–97 ALSC President and followed that honorable assignment with three years of service as chair of ALA’s Intellectual Freedom Committee. He also served on the 2006 Newbery Award Committee.

Editor’s Note: Steven Herb was excited to contribute to this special issue; sadly, he passed away in December 2021 before publication.

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Published

2022-03-22

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2022): Spring

Section

Features

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