Kelly’s writing style makes for exciting stories of courageous and resilient characters against vivid backdrops. He was awarded the 1929 Newbery Medal for his book “The Trumpeter of Krakow.”

A monochrome photo of author Eric P. Kelly, circa 1929. He's holding a trumpet and the Newbery Medal for his book "The Trumpeter of Krakow." Image source: The American Library Association Archives

It is the birthday in 1884, of American journalist and author Eric P. Kelly. His fiction for young readers mixes adventure with detailed histories.

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Congratulations to author and Literary Arts board member Renée Watson whose book ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY won the 2026 John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature #pdxauthor #johnnewberymedal #newberymedal #oregonauthor

#NewberyMedal goes to ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY by Renee Watson

January 27, 2020, the announcement that changed my life forever. Good luck to all of the authors who will get their calls tomorrow.
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🐀“All winter, far into the night, we read books and we practiced writing,” said the rats.🐀

~Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970

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This weekend, I read "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle for the first time. Loved it.

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I can’t be the only one experiencing this “Mandela Effect” - I always thought it was the NewBERRY Medal!! Nope, it’s the NewBERY. #booksonbluesky #booksy #newberymedal #newberyhonor #childrensliterature

#NewberyMedal winner “Island of Blue Dolphins” by @ScottODell tells the story of Karana, who was left alone for eighteen years after violent encounters with Europeans on her home island off the coast of Southern California.
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Congratulations to @erinentrada.bsky.social! I'm reading this now and LOVE it!!!
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School Year Read # 25 #msfoleyiscurrentlyreading #audiobooklove #bookstagram #librarylife #read #weneeddiversebooks #newberymedal #corettascottkingaward #aminaluqmandawson