The points of issue
First edition 2010, Delacorte Press (Random House), New York. First printing states First Edition with a number line ending in 1; copyright 2010. Pictorial boards; first-state jacket without the Newbery seal.
Is this the true first?
US true first. Newbery Medal awarded 2011.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Absence of the First Edition statement or a number line not ending in 1 indicates a later printing; book-club editions lack a printed jacket price; post-award jackets add the Newbery seal.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Moon Over Manifest a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First edition 2010, Delacorte Press (Random House), New York. First printing states First Edition with a number line ending in 1; copyright 2010. Pictorial boards; first-state jacket without the Newbery seal.
How do I tell the first printing from a later one?
Check the copyright page for the publisher's first-printing convention and confirm the points above. US true first. Newbery Medal awarded 2011.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Absence of the First Edition statement or a number line not ending in 1 indicates a later printing; book-club editions lack a printed jacket price; post-award jackets add the Newbery seal.
I have a first edition of Moon Over Manifest — what should I do?
If you're clearing books, New Mexico Literacy Project offers free pickup in Albuquerque, any condition, and makes sure collectible copies aren't lost. To sell, see the author's collecting guide. Either way, nothing valuable ends up in a landfill.