Dead End in Norvelt written by Jack Gantos, published by Farrar Straus Giroux 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. 2012 - Winner(s) Email Print Cite Share This Page