If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The john newbery medal, frequently shortened to the newbery, is a literary award given by the association for library service to children alsc, a division of the american library association ala, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to american literature for children. Maniac magee received the 1991 newbery medal, the boston globehorn book award 1990, the notable. Jerry spinelli biography and list of works jerry spinelli books. This is a complete list of the books that have won the newbery award. He is best known for maniac magee, stargirl and wringer. Jerry spinellis first published novel was space station seventh grade 1982. They wanted to encourage quality, creative childrens books and to demonstrate to the public that. Jerry spinelli was born on february 1, 1941 in norristown, pennsylvania. Jerry spinelli wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclopedia. It was the first childrens literary award in the world. Jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal, and stargirl, a new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults.
Jerry spinelli primary author only author division. Jerry spinelli books list of books by author jerry spinelli. All newbery award winners newbery award books libguides. The collection includes manuscripts 19612003 as well as other. Jerry spinelli audiobooks download instantly today. Growing up, jerry spinelli was really serious about baseball. Jerry spinelli books, author biography, and reading level. Each year, one or more books are named newbery honor books. Meettheauthor recording with jerry spinelli about maniac magee. It is named for john newbery, an 18th century english publisher of books for children.
From the julyaugust 2011 issue of the horn book magazine. Newbery medal and honor books, 1922present association for. The book maniac magee was written by jerry spinelli. If you are looking for childrens literature ideas, then. Jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 is an american writer of childrens novels that feature.
Looking for newbery medal and honor seals for your book collection skip to main content. The newbery video, part i written by mona kerby and funded by the international reading association highlights favorite newbery award books and authors. Just like other kids, zinkoff rides his bike, hopes for snow days, and wants to be like his dad when he grows up. The medal is presented by the association for library service to children, a division of the american library association. New york times bestseller leuyen pham has illustrated over sixty books, including freckleface. His latest novel, stargirl, was a new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults. He has published more than 25 books and has six children and 16 grandchildren. The complete list of newbery medal winners, annotated. Jerry spinelli biography jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 in norristown, pennsylvania is a noted childrens author, specializing on novels written for and about early adolescence. When jerry spinelli was a kid, he wanted to grow up to be either a cowboy or a baseball player.
Moon over manifest delacorte, 2010 by clare vanderpool. Wringer book cover wringer by jerry spinelli harpercollins. All newbery award winners newbery award books libguides at. In stories that range from humorous to heartbreaking, newberyawardwinner jerry spinelli reveals the amazing possibilities lurking behind library doors. Click here for newbery medal and honor books 1922present pdf 200kb 2020 medal winner. Seventh grader jordan banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life.
Click on the title to see if the book is available. The three awards won by jerry spinelli by mrs bermudez on. Spinelli s writing concerns controversial topics such as racism, sexism, and homelessness, while accurately and humorously depicting adolescents. Wringer cotlerharpercollins, 1997 by jerry spinelli. Spinelli made his picture book debut with my daddy and me, a loving tribute to fathers and sons. Jerry spinelli wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read maniac magee.
How many awards has jerry spinelli received answers. Jerry spinelli books maniac magee nicknames for girls mothers death the warden historical fiction books new childrens books ya books teen books the wardens daughter on scribd from newbery medalist jerry spinelli maniac magee, stargirl comes the knockout story of a girl who must come to terms with her mothers death from inside the walls. From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. The three awards won by jerry spinelli by mrs bermudez on prezi. Jerry spinelli 1941 jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 in norristown, pennsylvania is a noted childrens author, specializing on novels written for and about early adolescence. Spinelli first decided he wanted to become a writer at the age of 16, when his high school football team won a big game. Stargirl movie tiein edition by jerry spinelli, paperback. These contemporary, compelling favorites are fastpaced and cutting edge perfect for todays readers. This classic book is perfect for fans of gordon korman and carl hiaasen. Home jerry news events books teachers faqs email designed and developed by temean consulting 2017 no part of this website may be reproduced without written permission from this sites webmaster. In this celebration of nonconformity, newbery medalist jerry spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and inspiration of first love. Author jerry spinellis complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Maniac magee newbery medal book jeffrey lionel maniac magee might have lived a normal life if a freak accident hadnt made him an orphan.
About the author jerry spinelli received the newbery medal for maniac magee and a newbery honor for wringer. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Both of these are prestigious childrens literature awards. Spinelli started his professional writing career by attempting books for adults and not for children.
Since then, he has written over fifteen novels for adolescents, about adolescence. Spinellis writing concerns controversial topics such as racism, sexism, and homelessness, while accurately and humorously depicting adolescents. This collection of awardwinning novels from harpertrophy c. Spinelli has received numerous awards for his writing.
Maniac magee by jerry spinelli little, brown honor book. Boston globehorn book award, 1990, newbery medal, american library association ala, and carolyn field award. The undefeated, written by kwame alexander, illustrated by kadir nelson versifyhoughton mifflin harcourt. This classic collection includes four of newbery awardwinning author jerry spinellis most popular books. The noted novelist and childrens author jerry spinelli, born on the 1st february, 1941 at norristown in pennsylvania, united states, is best known for his specialized novels intended towards readers in their early adolescence. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade.
Jerry spinelli at library of congress authorities, with 31 catalog records. Apr 15, 2019 find out more about the life and career of popular childrens book author jerry spinelli, who has written numerous novels, including maniac magee, at. Jerry spinelli is the author of more than thirty immensely popular books for young readers, including eggs and stargirl. The new tenthgrader who arrived on the first day of school at mica high stands out for many reasons.
Jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal. Maniac magee, winner of more that fifteen state childrens book awards, in addition to the newbery award. Recently, i posted the 2018 2019 texas bluebonnet award master list of books, and i thought id put together a list of 2018 newbery award winners too. May 01, 2018 newbery medal winner jerry spinelli s most powerful novel yet is a gripping tale of how one boy learns how not to be afraid. The newbery and the caldecott medal are considered the two most prestigious awards for childrens. No, in the sense that i seldom plow through books at the library to gather material. This essay is adapted from a speech titled in search of the newbery, delivered at the highlights childrens writers workshop at chautauqua in 2008. Sometimes im asked if i do research for my stories.
Konigsburgwinner honor books a girl named disaster by nancy farmer. Newbery award winners 2018 list prestigious childrens. Newbery medal and honor books, 1922present association. Awards for jerry spinelli your guide to fiction books. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. Jerry spinelli discovered his calling in 1957 when his high school football team won a big game.
New kid, written and illustrated by jerry craft harpercollins honor books. A complete list of medal winners for the john newbery award from 1922 to the present. Jerry spinelli books biography and list of works author. After living with his unhappy and uptight aunt and uncle for eight years, he decides to runand not just run away, but run.
Jerry spinelli is currently considered a single author. It is about a twelve year old boy named jeffery lionel. Find out more about the life and career of popular childrens book author jerry spinelli, who has written numerous novels, including maniac magee, at. The john newbery medal is awarded to the years most distinguished contribution to american literature for children. The setting is unique, but the problem of overcoming childhood guilt is universal. The town celebrated and his fellow students raced through the streets, but jerry sneaked back home and marked the occasion in his own way. In this lesson, you will get to learn about some of the many honors and awards that were. Tom and jerry won seven awards in the academy award for best animated short film. He played for the green sox little league team in his hometown of norristown, pennsylvania, and dreamed of one day playing for the major leagues, preferably as shortstop for the new york yankees. Newbery medal winners, 1922 present association for. In 1997, spinelli published wringer, a newbery honor award winner. Awardwinning childrens book author jerry spinelli was born on. How many of jerry spinellis books won awards answers. Ala newbery author event with jerry spinelli created by random house kids watch the video share.
Jan 28, 2014 maniac magee ebook written by jerry spinelli. From renowned newbery winning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. Jerry spinelli is the author of over fifteen immensely popular books for young readers, including eggs, stargirl, space station seventh grade, newbery honor winner wringer, and maniac magee, winner of more than fifteen state childrens book awards in addition to the newbery medal. None of them guesses it at first, but that strange blue card will be their ticket to the pastand to a future that they never imagined. Hes written over 25 books, won a newbery award maniac magee, and a newbery honor wringer. Newbery medal, annual award given to the author of the most distinguished american childrens book of the previous year. The new tenthgrader who arrived on the first day of school at mica high stands out. Nov, 2001 in this celebration of nonconformity, newbery medalist jerry spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and inspiration of first love. Jerry spinelli s first published novel was space station seventh grade 1982. If you want to find a newbery winning book that is funny or scary or mysterious or serious, click on the find a good one tab. His wellknown books include his space station seventh grade 1982, the 1991 newbery medal winning maniac magee, the newbery honorwinning 1998 novel wringer, the 2000. However, these books were rejected by publishers and remained unpublished. He grew up in rural pennsylvania and went to college at gettysburg college and johns hopkins university.