The Undefeated "The Undefeated," written by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Published by Versify, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. 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. 2020 - Honor(s) Email Print Cite Share This Page