The Pura Belpré Award, established in 1996, is presented to a
Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and
celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature
for children and youth.
Winner for Illustration
“Martín de Porres: The Rose in the Desert,” illustrated by David
Diaz, written by Gary D. Schmidt and published by Clarion Books, an imprint of
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Author Book Winner
“Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe,”
written by Benjamin Alire Sáenz and published by Simon & Schuster Books for
Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
Division.
Author Honor books
“The Revolution of
Evelyn Serrano” by Sonia Manzano, published by Scholastic Press, an imprint of
Scholastic Inc.
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.
Winner
“The One and Only Ivan,” written by Katherine Applegate and
published by HarperCollins Children’s Books, a division of HarperCollins
Publishers.
Honor Books
“Splendors and Glooms” by Laura Amy Schlitz and published by
Candlewick Press.
“Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World’s Most Dangerous
Weapon” by Steve Sheinkin and published by Flash Point, an imprint of Roaring
Brook Press.
“Three Times Lucky” by Sheila Turnage and published by Dial
Books for Young Readers, a division of Penguin Young Readers Group.
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.
Winner
“This Is Not My Hat,” illustrated and written by Jon Klassen and
published by Candlewick Press.
Honor Books
“Creepy Carrots!” illustrated by Peter Brown, written by Aaron
Reynolds and published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an
imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Division.
“Extra Yarn,” illustrated by Jon Klassen, written by Mac Barnett
and published by Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
“Green,” illustrated and written by Laura Vaccaro Seeger and
published by Neal Porter Books, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press.
“One Cool Friend,” illustrated by David Small, written by Toni
Buzzeo and published by Dial Books for Young Readers, a division of Penguin
Young Readers Group.
“Sleep Like a Tiger,” illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski, written
by Mary Logue and published by Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, an imprint
of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Given to African American authors and illustrator for
outstanding inspirational and educational contributions, the Coretta Scott
King Book Award titles promote understanding and appreciation of the
culture of all peoples and their contribution to the realization of the
American dream. The award is designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and
determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood.
Author Book Winner
“Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America,” written by
Andrea Davis Pinkney and illustrated by Brian Pinkney and published by
Disney/Jump at the Sun Books, an imprint of Disney Book Group.
Author Honor Books
“Each Kindness” by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by E. B.
Lewis and published by Nancy Paulsen Books, a division of Penguin Young Readers
Group.
“No Crystal Stair: A Documentary Novel of the Life and Work of
Lewis Michaux, Harlem Bookseller” by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, illustrated by R.
Gregory Christie and published by Carolrhoda Lab, an imprint of Carolrhoda
Books, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc.
Winner for Illustration
“I, Too, Am America,” illustrated by Bryan Collier, written by
Langston Hughes and published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers,
an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Division.
Honor Books for Illustration
“H. O. R. S. E.,” illustrated and written by Christopher Myers,
and published by Egmont USA.
“Ellen’s Broom,” illustrated by Daniel Minter, written by Kelly
Starling Lyons and published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons, a division of Penguin
Young Readers Group.
“I Have a Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr.” illustrated by Kadir
Nelson, written by Martin Luther King, Jr. and published by Schwartz & Wade
Books, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, a division of Random House,
Inc.
For a complete list of ALA awards and winners visit
http://www.ala.org
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