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Name: Randolph Caldecott Medal

Organization that sponsors: American Library Association

Date award began to be given: 1937

How often the award is given: Annually

Description: awarded to illustrators for outstanding illustrations in children’s books. Recipients must be a citizen or resident of the United States

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Sponsers- Association of library services for children, Young adult library services association, American Library Association, National association to promote library and information services to Latinos and the Spanish speaking.

Established in 1996

Given every year

Description- Given to a Latino writer or illustrators whose work best portrays affirms and celebrates the Latino culture experience.

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The American Library Association sponsors this award
This started on June 27, 1922
It is given yearly
This award is given to encourage writers to make original work that is creative for children. It encourages children's authors because they are recognized on the same level as more advanced literature. This award encourages good writing overall in the children's literature world.

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Name of Award: Coretta Scott King
Organization that sponsors: American Library Association
Date award began: 1970's
How often award is given: Annually

Description: Awarded to African American authors and illustrators who demonstrate an appreciation for African American culture and universal human values. This award is designed to honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Mrs. Corretta Scott King.

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By: Doug Salati
Illustrated by: Doug Salati
Awarded in 2023

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Sponsor: ALSC
Date first given: 2001
How often: annually
Description: Given to author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished informational book published in the United States
Honors: Robert F. Sibert, who was long-time President of Bound to Stay Bound Books, Inc.
Most Recent:
-Choosing Brave by Angela Joy; Illustrated by Janelle Washington
-Sweet Justice by Mara Rockliff; Illustrated by Gregory Christie
-The People's Painter by Cynthia Levinson; Illustrated by Evan Turk

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By: Carole Boston Author
Illustrated by: Floyd Cooper
Awarded in 2022
This book follows the events of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.

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Winner in 2021 of the Caldecott Medal winners:
" We are water Protectors "-Written by Carole Lindstrom and Illustrated by Michaela Goade
Winner in 2021 of the Caldecott Medal " Watercress"
Written by Andrea Wang and published by Neal Porter Books, Holiday House