Does Childrens Literature Need the Newbery Medal?
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Every year, a 15-person committee bestows the Newbery Medal upon “the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children,” a choice that guarantees a book’s immortal spot in grade school libraries. According to the Washington Post, this award has generated some controversy of late, as educators, librarians, and parents worry that the committee is picking too challenging and too dark material. The article explores the blogged controversy, as well as exploring recent picks for the medal. Here’s the rub: “[Some feel] the books that have won recently are so complicated and inaccessible to most children that they are effectively turning off kids to reading.
