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Which children's book medal (award) is named after the man who popularized the term "Little Goody Two-Shoes"?

Question #149237. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Apr 12 2023.
Originally posted Apr 12 2023 8:05 PM.

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The prestigious John Newbery Medal (aka the Newbery) is awarded by the Association for Library Service to Children to the author making distinguished contributions to American literature for children. The award was established in 1921.

link https://wiki2.org/en/Newbery_medal+Newton

John Newbery published "The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes" in 1765 in London. The story is a Cinderella variant and popularised the phrase "goody two shoes" as meaning a very virtuous person.

link https://wiki2.org/en/Little_Goody_Two-Shoes+Newton

Apr 12 2023, 8:13 PM
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