newbery medal books

Juan de Pareja, a slave, and his master, Velazquez, the 17th century Spanish court painter, developed a relationship of friendship and equality.

A biography of Amos Fortune, born the son of an African chief, but captured at 15 and sold as a slave in Massachusetts, where he purchased his freedom when he was sixty years old and became a respected citizen.

A young boy seeks revenge against the Romans for killing his parents, but is turned away from vengeance by Jesus.

Provides annotations of all the Newbery and Caldecott award books, cited for excellence in children's literature and illustration from 1922 to 1998.

Provides annotations of all the Newbery and Caldecott award books, cited for excellence in children's literature and illustration from 1922 to 2000.

The adventures of a country cricket who unintentionally arrives in New York and is befriended by Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat.

Compiles acceptance speeches by award winners, and includes biographical notes, and evaluating essays.