Praxis 5312 School Librarian

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Who is the Newbery Award named after?

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John Newbery

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When was the first Newbery awarded?

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1922

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In 1953 this book did not win the Newbery causing a huge uproar among readers:
The Giver,
Bridge to Terabithia,
The Secret of the Andes,
Charlotte's Web

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Charlotte's Web

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What organization awards the Newbery Medal?

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American Library Association

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Which of these authors has won 2 Newbery medals? Lois Lowry, Gail Gibbons, J K Rowling, Rick Riordan

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Lois Lowry

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Crossover by Kwame Alexander is written in what form? Options: Historical fiction, Poetry, Picture book, Fantasy

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Poetry

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Why are the Harry Potter books not eligible to win the Newbery?

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The author is not an American citizen

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The only non-fiction book to win the Newbery in the past 50 years is

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Lincoln; a Photobiography

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How many honor books are selected each year?

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2-6

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Last Stop on Market Street won the Newbery and another award. What was it?

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Caldecott Medal