<P> The novel was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1990 as the previous year 's `` most distinguished contribution to American literature for children '' . Lois Lowry traveled to Copenhagen to conduct research and interviews for the book . She took the photo of the girl used for the cover ( shown in infobox ) . That cover was used on many editions of the book . </P>
<P> The novel was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1990 as the previous year 's `` most distinguished contribution to American literature for children '' . Lois Lowry traveled to Copenhagen to conduct research and interviews for the book . She took the photo of the girl used for the cover ( shown in infobox ) . That cover was used on many editions of the book . </P>
why did number the stars win the newbery medal
why did number the stars win the newbery medal
the previous year 's `` most distinguished contribution to American literature for children ''
the previous year 's `` most distinguished contribution to American literature for children ''