From the LA Times/ Jacket Copy Blog: The American Library Assn. presented its top honors for books for children and young adults at a ceremony in San Diego Monday morning. The highest award, the Newbery Medal, is awarded each year to the most distinguished book for children; it went to “Moon Over Manifest” by Clare Vanderpool. The Caldecott Medal, the top award for illustration, went to the book “A Sick Day for Amos McGee,” illustrated by Erin E. Stead and written by Philip C. Stead.
The ALA award medallions, which can be found on the covers of later editions of the winning books, not only signify excellence, they also can mean a longer commercial life for the books, as well as assure they find a place in libraries. Finalists also receive the medallions.
The hour-long ceremony, which began at 7:45 a.m., included the announcement of dozens of awards and finalists before an audience attending the ALA’s midwinter conference. The roster of winners was too long to invite the authors, illustrators or publishers to the podium to accept their awards.
Newbery and Caldecott Books by Grade Level and Popularity
There are so many great Newbery and Caldecott books. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to select books that are at the appropriate grade level. These lists help you select Newbery, Caldecott, and even Pulitzer books based on grade level and popularity.
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