American Library Association Youth Media Awards
The Newberry, Caldecott, Printz and many other prizes were announced today by the American Library Association. The library will be receiving copies of the winners in the coming weeks and I will update when they arrive.
Some of the 2011 winners include:
John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature went to “Moon over Manifest,” written by Clare Vanderpool.
Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children went to “A Sick Day for Amos McGee,” illustrated by Erin E. Stead.
Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults went to “Ship Breaker,” written by Paolo Bacigalupi. Find it in the curriculum collection at call number PZ7.B132185 Sh 2010
Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award recognizing an African American author of outstanding books for children and young adults went to “One Crazy Summer,” written by Rita Williams-Garcia. Find it in the curriculum collection at call number PZ7.W6713 On 2010
Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Book Award recognizing an African American illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults went to “Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave,” illustrated by Bryan Collier.
Schneider Family Book Award for books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience
“The Pirate of Kindergarten,” written by George Ella Lyon, illustrated by Lynne Avril won the award for children ages 0 to 10.
“After Ever After,” written by Jordan Sonnenblick won the award of the middle-school (ages 11-13).
The teen (ages 13-18) award winner is “Five Flavors of Dumb,” written by Antony John. John is a local St Louis author.
Pura Belpre (Author) Award honoring a Latino writer whose children’s books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience was won by “The Dreamer,” written by Pam Munoz Ryan.
Pura Belpre (Illustrator) Award honoring a Latino illustrator whose children’s books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience was won by “Grandma’s Gift,” illustrated and written by Eric Velasquez.
Find the complete list of award and honor winners here and more information from the American Library Association here.
