Honoring the Greats: The Power of the Newbery Medal

Abstract

The Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom at The Ohio State University (OSU) was a-buzz with activity on November 15, 2024, when more than three hundred fifty teachers, librarians, Columbus City School students, and other lovers of children’s literature gathered for the Newbery Award Symposium, honoring the first children’s book award in the world.