The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Click here to learn more information about the Caldecott Award from the American Library Association
Click here to view the full book list: Caldecott Award and Honor Books, 1938 to present
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The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Click here to learn more information about the Newbery Medal from the American Library Association
Click here to view the full book list: Newbery Medal and Honor Books
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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King by recognizing outstanding books by African American authors and illustrators. The award encourages the artistic expression of the African American experience via literature and the graphic arts, including biographical, historical, and social history treatments.
Autobiographical tale of John Lewis and his role in the Civil Rights Movement. Volumes 2 and 3 also available.
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The Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal is awarded annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished informational book published in the United States in English during the preceding year. The award is named in honor of Robert F. Sibert, the long-time President of Bound to Stay Bound Books, Inc. of Jacksonville, Illinois. ALSC administers the award.
Click here to view the full book list: (Robert F.) Sibert Medal and Honor Books, 2001-present
