Monday, January 27, 2014

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 2014!  

Below are just 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:
"Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures," written by Kate DiCamillo (J FIC DICAMILLO)



 




Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children:
“Locomotive,” illustrated by Brian Floca (J 385.0973 FLOCA)





 



 Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award recognizing an African American author of outstanding books for children and young adults:
“P.S. Be Eleven,” written by Rita Williams-Garcia (J FIC WILLIAMS)




 

 
Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Book Award recognizing an African American illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults:
“Knock Knock: My Dad’s Dream for Me,” illustrated by Bryan Collier (E BEATY)
 

 


 
Pura Belpré (Illustrator) Award honoring a Latino illustrator whose children's books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience:
“Niño Wrestles the World,” illustrated by Yuyi Morales (E MORALES)

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