Fighting Words "Fighting Words," written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. Published by Dial Books for Young Readers. About Awards Won Title Year John Newbery Medal ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵThe Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵ, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. 2021 - Honor(s) Email Print Cite Share This Page