American Library Association Announces Award Winners

The big news today in the world of children's books is that the American Library Association (ALA) announced its children's book award winners for 2013!  

Below are some of the highlights, to view the full list of winners, click here.

 
John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature:
“The One and Only Ivan,” written by Katherine Applegate (J FIC APPLEGATE)






 

 Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children:
“This Is Not My Hat,” illustrated and written by Jon Klassen (E KLASSEN)



 

Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults:
“Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America,” written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and illustrated by Brian Pinkney (J 920 PINKNEY)


 


Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Book Award:
“I, Too, Am America,” illustrated by Bryan Collier and written by Langston Hughes (E HUGHES)
 


 



Pura Belpré (Illustrator) Award honoring a Latino writer and illustrator whose children's books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience:
“Martín de Porres: The Rose in the Desert,” illustrated by David Diaz and written by Gary D. Schmidt (J 282.092 MARTIN)

Pop-up Books

Pop-up books are books that have parts that "pop" up when you turn the pages.  They are popular with kids, so we thought we’d let you know about some of the pop-up books we have:

 

E BROWN

The Old Tree

 

E CARTER      

Yellow Square

E DEPOLA

Brava Strega Nona! : a heartwarming pop-up book

 

  

E ELGAR

Jack It’s Bedtime

J 629.454 PLATT

Moon Landing

Books about Football

In honor of the upcoming Superbowl on Sunday, February 3rd, here are some books about football.

 

E TUCK

Justin Tuck’s Home Field Advantage by: Justin Tuck

E WHEELER

Dino-Football by: Lisa Wheeler

J 796.332 STEWART

The Houston Texans by: Mark Stewart

J FIC GREEN

Unstoppable by: Tim Green

Books about Inventions

Here’s some great books about inventions for anyone interested in inventions or looking for some inspiration on how to become an inventor themselves.
 

 


Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum by: Meghan McCarthy

J 664.6 McCarthy

Ideas That Changed the World by: Julie Ferris

J 609 IDEAS

How to enter and win an invention contest by: Edwin J.C. Sobey

J 608 SOBEY

I wonder why zippers have teeth and other questions about inventions by: Barbara Taylor

J 608 TAYLOR

Weird & Wacky Inventions by: Jim Murphy

J 608.773

The Industrial Revolution: Investigate How Technology Changed the World With 25 Projects by: Carla Mooney

J 909.81 MONEY

Books about Dr. Martin Luther, King, Jr.

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life by checking out some of the books we have about the influential civil rights leader.

E EVANS

We March by: Shane Evans

ER RUFFIN

Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington by: Frances E. Ruffin

J 323.092 FARRIS

March on! : the day my brother Martin changed the world by: Christina King Farris

J B KING

My Uncle Martin’s Big Heart by: Angela Farris Watkins

Best Children's Books of 2012

Now that 2012 is over, we'd like to let you know about some of the best and award-winning books of last year. Below are just some. If you'd like more suggestions, as always, ask a Children's Department staff member.

E BARNETT

Extra Yarn by: Mac Barnett

E JEFFERS

This Moose Belongs to Me by: Oliver Jeffers

 

E KLASSEN

This is Not my Hat by: Jon Klassen

 

E STEAD

Bear Has a Story to Tell by: Philip Stead

 

J FIC PALACIO                                                                             
Wonder by: R. J. Palacio

 

J FIC STEAD

Liar and Spy by: Rebecca Stead

 

J 552 ASTON

A Rock is Lively by: Dianna Hutts Aston