Text Messaging is the Dominant Form of Communication Among Teens [Report] Social media plays a big role, online networks are crucial to how the next generation interacts. But when it comes to connecting, text messaging is their preferred method, with 55% of teens saying they communicate via text message daily.
The Newbery Medal is a yearly award that honors an outstanding contribution to American childrenâs literature. It is named after John Newbery, who was a bookseller in the 1700s, in England. The medal was created quite a bit later, however, by Frederic G. Melcher, in 1921.
Other awards include: 1  1997: NestlÃ© Smarties Book Prize, Gold Award for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. 2  1998: NestlÃ© Smarties Book Prize, Gold Award for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. 3  1998: British Children's Book of the Year, winner Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.