Ink Splot 26: The 2012 Newbery Winner Is. . .

January 23, 2012

The 2012 Newbery Winner Is. . .

Posted by Sonja C. on January 23, 2012 10:06 AM in Reads | Writing Prompt

Newbery The Newbery Medal is awarded every year by a committee of librarians to recognize "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." Past winners have included The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, The Giver by Lois Lowry, and Holes by Louis Sachar.

This year's winner was just announced today, and the 2012 Newbery Medal goes to Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos.

Have you read it yet? Do YOU think it was the best American book published in 2011? If you were on the committee voting for the 2012 Newbery Medal, which book would YOU have chosen? (Remember, only books published in 2011 by writers in America are eligible.) Let us know in the Comments.

— Sonja, STACKS Staffer

UPDATE: Congratulations also to the Newbery Honor Books for 2012: Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai, and Breaking Stalin's Nose by Eugene Yelchin. Both amazing books too!

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Total Approved Comments: 22

I know that it doesn't deserve a Newbery Madal, but I REALLY enjoyed reading The Son Of Neptune and am eagerlay awaiting The Mark Of Athena, both by Rick Riordan.
Go Percy Jackson!

Comment #1 | Posted by: miniartemis on January 23, 2012 at 11:32 AM

this book is reall bad and dosent deserve a newberry meadal

Comment #2 | Posted by: mr. h on January 23, 2012 at 02:12 PM

I would have picked either the Son of Neptune or Scorpia Rising

Comment #3 | Posted by: pegasusathena1 on January 23, 2012 at 03:15 PM

hey whats up

Comment #4 | Posted by: yoyo124 on January 23, 2012 at 08:01 PM

Miniartemis...( We have something in common. Can you spot it? lol ) I totally agree with you! In fact, ANY Rick Riordan book should have won!And yes, I HATE THE CLIFFHANGER ENDING!!!

Comment #5 | Posted by: purpleartemis25 on January 23, 2012 at 08:19 PM

I haven't really read the recently published books last year, but some books that I love are A Single Shard and Little Women.

Comment #6 | Posted by: Jenny on January 23, 2012 at 09:07 PM

I agree with miniartemis. GO PERCY!

Comment #7 | Posted by: Annasophia on January 24, 2012 at 12:49 AM

that sonds so cool i what to read it.

Comment #8 | Posted by: puppypink121 on January 24, 2012 at 09:48 AM

i have not read it yet but they all sound so good im going to read them all

Comment #9 | Posted by: artbloodhound137 on January 24, 2012 at 09:56 AM

This is so awesome I wish I had the book

Comment #10 | Posted by: Diego on January 24, 2012 at 11:41 AM

i think it should be diary of a wimpy kid #6

Comment #11 | Posted by: chelsea on January 25, 2012 at 09:32 AM

I like THE BOOK BUT NOT TOO MUCH

Comment #12 | Posted by: cheerfulpink72 on January 25, 2012 at 06:37 PM

is it a good book? can books win twice in a row?

Comment #13 | Posted by: dolphinsea on January 25, 2012 at 08:05 PM

i dont get these books at my school so;(

Comment #14 | Posted by: bri on January 28, 2012 at 10:46 AM

i love this book im so glad that they chose it

Comment #15 | Posted by: athenacupid27 on January 29, 2012 at 04:21 PM

Never read any of the newberys. I think The name of this book is secrect By P. Bosch is a real classic and should win a newbery one of these days.

Comment #16 | Posted by: bluebanana100 on January 29, 2012 at 07:56 PM

love it.

Comment #17 | Posted by: eyesblack50 on February 02, 2012 at 09:56 AM

THIS WEBSITE IS THE WORST WEBSITE I HAVE EVER GONE ON!!!!!!!!!!

Comment #18 | Posted by: MARTIN on February 02, 2012 at 01:26 PM

haven't read it... is it good?????

Comment #19 | Posted by: Mysteryladybug3 on February 04, 2012 at 02:47 PM

i have read "Holes" that definatly deserves the award,also the book "Mocking Bird" that is such a good book!!