Here are just some of the awards from yesterday's announcement of the American Library Association's Youth Media Awards. Those with asterisks are those we already own, all the others are on order!
John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature:
“Last Stop on Market Street,” written by Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Christian Robinson.
Newbery Honors:
“The War that Saved My Life,” written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
*“Roller Girl,” written and illustrated by Victoria Jamieson
“Echo,” written by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children:
"Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear" illustrated by Sophie Blackall written by Lindsay Mattick
Caldecott Honors:
“Trombone Shorty,” illustrated by Bryan Collier, written by Troy Andrews
"Waiting,” illustrated and written by Kevin Henkes,
*“Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement,” illustrated by Ekua Holmes, written by Carole Boston Weatherford
“Last Stop on Market Street,” illustrated by Christian Robinson, written by Matt de le Peña
Ironically, the winner of the Newbery (chapter - upper grades) also won a Caldecott honor award (best picture book)
For a list of all the awards and winners: http://www.ala.org/news/
LeeAnne Toner
Library Teacher