Award-winning Informational Books

Did you know that there is an award for the most outstanding children’s nonfiction or “true” book of the year?  The American Library Association awards the Robert F. Sibert Medal for most distinguished informational book for children each year on the same day the Newbery and Caldecott awards are announced.  This year  ”Almost Astronauts: 13 Women [...]

Annual Book Award for Latino Writer and Illustrator

  The American Library Association also awards the most outstanding Latino authors and illustrators of the year.  The following information comes from ALA. Pura Belpré (Illustrator) Award honoring a Latino writer and illustrator whose children’s books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience “Book Fiesta!: Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day; Celebremos El día de [...]

Coretta Scott King Awards

  In addition to the Newbery and Caldecott Awards, there are a number of other important awards presented by the American Library Association annually.  The Coretta Scott King Awards’ description and list of 2010 winners that follow are taken from The American Library Association website.  “Designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther [...]

Newbery and Caldecott Awards

The American Library Association awarded their annual youth media awards on Monday, January 18th. Here are the Newbery and the Caledecott winners and honor books.  In coming days we will highlight other awards. John Newbery Medal for most outstanding contribution to children’s literature “When You Reach Me,” written by Rebecca Stead, is the 2010 Newbery [...]