BOX: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom "BOX: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom," written by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Michele Wood. Published by Candlewick Press. About Awards Won Title Year John Newbery Medal 91´«Ã½The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the 91´«Ã½, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. 2021 - Honor(s) Email Print Cite Share This Page