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About

The first and most enduring award for LGBTQIA+ books is the Stonewall Book Awards, sponsored by the American Library Association's Rainbow Round Table (formerly the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table). Since Isabel Miller's Patience and Sarah received the first award in 1971, many other books have been honored for exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience.

The Stonewall Book Award-Barbara Gittings Literature Award, the Stonewall Book Award-Israel Fishman Non-Fiction Award and the Stonewall Book Award-Mike Morgan and Larry Romans Children's and Young Adult Literature Award are presented to English language works published the year prior to the announcement date. The award is announced in January/February and presented to the winning authors or editors at the American Library Association Annual Conference in June or July. The award winners each receive a commemorative plaque and $1,000.

Suggest a title to the appropriate Stonewall Book Awards Committee

Suggest a title for the 2021 Barbara Gittings Literature Award (adult literature titles)

Suggest a title for the 2021 Israel Fishman Non-Fiction Award (adult non-fiction titles)

Suggest a title for the 2021 Mike Morgan and Larry Romans Children's and Young Adult Literature Award (children and young adult titles)

Anyone may suggest a title to the Stonewall Book Awards Committee for consideration. Members of the Stonewall Book Awards Committee may not recommend a book that they have contributed to, edited, or in any other way been affiliated with, or a book authored or edited by a member of their immediate family or anyone with whom they currently share a household. A short statement describing why the book is being recommended can accompany the request. All suggestions must be submitted via the appropriate online form.

For information regarding the Stonewall Book Awards (including the awards ceremony and promotional material), please contact the appropriate committee chair or diversity@ala.org.

Awards

Barbara Gittings Literature Award

Israel Fishman Non-Fiction Award

Mike Morgan and Larry Romans Children's and Young Adult Literature Award

Get Involved

To volunteer to serve on a Stonewall Book Awards committee, or any other RRT committee, use the Committee Volunteer Form.

Additional Information

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About The first and most enduring award for LGBTQIA+ books is the Stonewall Book Awards, sponsored by the American Library Association's Rainbow Round Table (formerly the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table).

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Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)

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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.

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It's time for kids to vote for their favorite books!

Kids may vote online, through their school librarians, or at their public library. The deadline for voting is April 22.

Kids read or listen to at least 5 of the Picture Book Nominees, then vote - HERE.
(If you still need to checkout the nominees, please go to the 2022 Picture Book Nominees tab.)

Kids read or listen to at least 3 of the Junior Book Nominees, then vote - HERE.
(If you still need to checkout the nominees, please go to the 2022 Junior Book Nominees tab.)

Please remember we are also accepting nominations for next year's awards. Kids should use THIS FORM or go to the tab at the top of the page to submit their favorites.

Librarians/Teachers: please submit the votes you collected from your students/patrons using the Librarian Vote Tally Form located on the Librarian/Teacher Resource page

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It's time for kids to vote for their favorite books! Kids may vote online, through their school librarians, or at their public library. The deadline for voting is April 22. Kids read or listen to at least 5 of the Picture Book Nominees, then vote - HERE.

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The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. The award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his wife, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood.

The Awards are given in author and illustrator categories; honor recipients may also be named. Both the Author and Illustrator Winner recipients receive a plaque and $1,000. The John Steptoe Award for New Talent is occasionally given for young authors or illustrators who demonstrate outstanding promise at the beginning of their careers. Steptoe winners receive a plaque.

The Coretta Scott King - Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement is presented in even years to an African American author, illustrator or author/illustrator for a body of his or her published books for children and/or young adults, and who has made a significant and lasting literary contribution. In odd years, the award is presented to a practitioner for substantial contributions through active engagement with youth using award-winning African American literature for children and/or young adults, via the implementation of reading and reading-related activities/programs. Virginia Hamilton Award recipients receive a medal and $1,500.

History

The Coretta Scott King Book Award was founded in 1969 by Mabel McKissick and Glyndon Greer at the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The first award was given to Lillie Patterson in 1970 for her biography, Martin Luther King, Jr.: Man of Peace (Garrard).

In 1979, the Coretta Scott King Task Force was formed and became part of ALA's Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) the next year. In 1982, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards became an officially recognized ALA award. The Coretta Scott King Task Force joined ALA's Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table (EMIERT) in 2003 and became the Coretta Scott Book Awards Committee.

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards have grown to include several categories. In 1974, George Ford became the first illustrator to receive the award for Ray Charles (Crowell). The John Steptoe Award for New Talent (originally the Genesis Award) was established in 1995 to recognize exceptional work from new African American authors and illustrators. The first Steptoe Award was given to Sharon Draper for Tears of a Tiger (Simon & Schuster). In 2010, the committee established the Coretta Scott King - Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement to be given alternately to an author or illustrator and a practitioner. The first Hamilton Award recipients were Walter Dean Myers (2010) and Henrietta M. Smith (2011).

Since 1972, the recipients of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards have been honored at a celebratory breakfast during the ALA Annual Conference. In 2009, ALA published the fourth edition of The Coretta Scott King Awards, a complete history of the awards edited by Henrietta M. Smith.

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Seal

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Seal was designed by artist Lev Mills in 1974. The symbolism in the seal reflects both Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s philosophy and the ideals of the award.

The basic circle represents continuity in movement, resolving from one idea to another. Within the circle is the image of an African American child reading a book. The five main religious symbols below the image of the child represent nonsectarianism. The superimposed pyramid symbolizes both strength and Atlanta University, the award's headquarters when the seal was designed. At the apex of the pyramid is the dove, symbolic of peace. The rays shine toward peace and brotherhood.

The bronze seal denotes a Coretta Scott King Book Award author or illustrator winner; the silver denotes an author or illustrator honoree; and the green seal denotes a John Steptoe Award for New Talent recipient.

According to Lev Mills, the five nonsectarian* symbols on the seal represent:

Star and Crescent - a symbol of Islam. Many nations with a Muslim majority display this symbol on its flags. This not a religious symbol but rather it is a national, cultural, political, military, or community symbol.

Om - a symbol of Hinduism. The written form of the word is in Sanskrit, a language of India. The sound OM is used repeatedly during meditation.

Latin Cross - a symbol of Christianity; the cross upon which Jesus died; Christian emblem or badge.

Star of David - a hexagram used as a symbol of Judaism.

Tao - a symbol of China. Pronounced "Dow," it has the design of "Yang and Yin" (Dualism); its purpose is to nourish balance in the universe.

*not affiliated with or limited to a specific religious denomination.

Information provided by Lev T. Mills designer of the Coretta Scott King Award seal. 6/13/2002, published in Ask the ALA Librarian (Hawkins, Valerie. Ask the ALA Librarian. (blog) American Library Association, October 10, 2012.)
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards seal images and award names are solely and exclusively owned by the American Library Association.

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The History of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards

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The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. The award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his wife, Mrs.

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Review and discuss the terms and criteria for the award that your group was assigned.

Upload a picture of the award or a book with the award on it.

As a group summarize

1. - Why is this award important?

2. - Who does it honor and why?

3. - When was the first year it was given and to what book?

4. - What is the criteria (selection requirements) and terms.

5. - List at least 1 interesting facts about the award or it's history

Select and list a minimum of 3 titles that have won the award.

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Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)

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Welcome to the ALSC Awards hub! Please use the links below or on the left-hand navigation menu to learn more about our awards program.

ALSC fosters values of respect and equality, and therefore accepts media award submissions from all. However, before you submit works for consideration for ALSC awards and notable lists, please visit each award's respective submission page or the FAQ page prior to submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
(John) Newbery Medal
The Newbery Medal honors the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

(Randolph) Caldecott Medal
The Caldecott Medal honors the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

(Mildred L.) Batchelder Award
The Batchelder Award is given to an American publisher for a children's book considered to be the most outstanding of those books originally published in a language other than English in a country other than the United States, and subsequently translated into English and published in the United States.

(Pura) Belpré Medal
The Belpré Medal honors a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose works best portray, affirm, and celebrate the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.

(Theodor Seuss) Geisel Medal
The Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal honors the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished contribution to the body of American children's literature known as beginning reader books published in the United States during the preceding year.

(ALSC/Booklist/YALSA) Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production
The Odyssey Award will be awarded annually to the best audiobook produced for children and/or young adults, available in English in the United States.

(Robert F.) Sibert Informational Book Medal
The Sibert Medal honors the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished informational book published during the preceding year.
Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media Award
The Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media Award (EELDM) recognizes the most distinguished digital media created for an early learning audience by a producer based in the United States.

Children's Literature Legacy Award
The Legacy Award honors an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have made, over a period of years, a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children.

Award-Related Merchandise

Are you looking for award seals to embellish your books? What about literature guides to the youth media awards, or a poster to decorate your library? Please visit the Awards Product page at the ALA store to find what you need! Check out the following links for specific award-related merchandise:

Media Award Acceptance Speeches: Audio Downloads (in the middle of the FAQ page)
Book Seals & Images Award seal purchases and rights and permissions pertaining to use of award and seal images

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Welcome to the ALSC Awards hub! Please use the links below or on the left-hand navigation menu to learn more about our awards program. ALSC fosters values of respect and equality, and therefore accepts media award submissions from all.

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1. This medal helps to highlight some of the highest quality contributions to children’s literature. It helps to bestow more prestige or respect onto children’s literature, similarly to how the Nobel Prize or Booker Prize are for adult books. It was also the first children’s book award.

2. The award is named after eighteenth century bookseller John Newbery, who is known as the “Father of Children’s Literature” due to his large impact and notable works that were incredibly popular with children of his age.

3. The First Newbery Award was given in 1922 to Hendrik Willem van Loon for his book, The Story of Mankind.

4. This medal is awarded annually to the best original work that is graded as the most distinguished contribution to American children’s literature (targeted for those fourteen and below).

1. Authors must be residents of citizens of the US

2. Must be published by an American publisher in English in the preceding year.

3. Can be fiction or non-fiction.

4. Reprints, compilations and abridgments are not eligible.

5. New Kid by Jerry Craft was the first graphic novel to win the Newbery Award in 2020.

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1. The Pura Belpré award was established in 1996 to recognize and honor outstanding children's literature created by Latino/Latina writers and illustrators.  Each nominated title must celebrate Latino culture and include authentic experiences that readers can relate to. Two medals are given: One to a Latino/Latina author of an outstanding children's book (defined as persons of ages up to and including 14) and one to a Latino/Latina illustrator in a children's picture book.
2. The award is named after Pura Belpré, the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library.
3. The first books to earn this award in 1996 were: An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio by Judith Ortiz and Chato's Kitchen written by Gary Soto and illustrated by Susan Guevara.
4. Besides celebrating Latino culture and being written and/or illustrated by a Latino/Latina person, additional criteria for this award includes: the title must be published in the United States or Puerto Rico during the preceding year and recipients must be residents or citizens of the United States or Puerto Rico.
5. The award started out biennially, but as of 2009, is now awarded annually.
6. Some past winners include:
-2021: Efrén Divided & ¡Vamos! Let's Go Eat
-2020: Sal and Gabi Break the Universe & Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
-2019: Dreamers

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1. This is the first award given to outstanding literature represented in LGBTQIA+ books. The Stonewall Award was first awarded in 1971. This award contains three different categories: The Barbara Gittings Literature Award (adult literature), Israel Fishman Non-Fiction Award (adult non-fiction), and The Mike Morgan and Larry Romans Children's and Young Adult Literature Award (children's and young adult literature).
2. The Mike Morgan and Larry Romans category honors the longtime Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table member: Larry Romans and his partner of more than 40 years, Mike Morgan.
3. The first award was given in 1971 to Patience and Sarah by Isabel Miller. (Originally self published as A Place for Us.)
4. Besides containing outstanding literature related to the LGBTQIA+ experience, nominees for the Mike Morgan and Larry Romans award must be written for the children or young adult audience, be presented in the English language, and be published in the United States in the previous calendar year.
5. This award has had many names in the past such as the "Gay Book Award", "Gay and Lesbian Book Award", and "Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Book Award".
6. Past Winners for the Mike Morgan and Larry Romans Children's and Young Adult Literature Award:
-2021: We are Little Feminists: Families by Archaa Shrivastav & designed by Lindsey Blakely
-2020: When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff and illustrated by Kaylani Juanita; The Black Flamingo by Dean Alla and illustrated by Anshika Khullar
-2019: Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love; Hurricane Child by Kacen Callender

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Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (Heidi Duty)

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Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (Heidi Duty)

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1. This award honors and recognizes high-quality literature related to Asian/Pacific American history and culture, and/or authentic cultural experiences by Asian/Pacific Islander American authors and illustrators. Each nominated title should reflect these cultural experiences in either a historical or contemporary context. There are five award categories for this literature award. Three award categories relate to children and young adult include: Young Adult/Youth Literature, Children's Literature, and Picture Books.
2. The award does not honor one person, but rather the Asian/Pacific Islander American culture as a whole to showcase the rich history, heritage, and cultural experiences of this group of individuals.
3. This award was established in 2001. The only children's title that won that first year was, The Trip Back Home, written by Janet S. Wong and illustrated by Bo Jia.
4. Criteria: The title needs to celebrate Asian/Pacific Islander American heritage and/or showcase authentic cultural experiences written by Asian/Pacific Islander American authors and illustrators. In addition, the writers and illustrators need to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be written in English, and be published in the United States.
5. The 2015 young adult winner: P.S I Still Love You by Jenny Han was adapted into a Netflix film in 2020.
6. Prior award winners include:
-2021-2022: The Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo (YA); Amina's Song by Hena Khan; Watercress by Andrea Wang and illustrated by Jason Chin
-2020-2021: This Light Between Us by Andrew Fukuda (YA); When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller; Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist by Julie Leung and illustrated by Chris Sasaki

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1. This award is specifically focusing on American picture books and the artists behind them. As with much of children’s literature, picture books are not given the respect they deserve. The Caldecott Award was created to give encouragement to the authors behind the books to help incentive the creation of more great art.

2. This award was named after English illustrator Randolph Caldecott, famous for his children’s book illustrations that have influenced generations of readers.

3. In 1938, the first Caldecott award was given to Dorothy P. Lathrop for her book “Animals of the Bible.”

4. The Caldecott medal is given annually to the artist behind the most distinguished American picture book published in the previous year. It must be done by an American publisher in the US in English, and written by only citizens or residents of the US.

1. They look specifically at the artistic execution, pictorial interpretation of the story, appropriateness of the style of illustration, delineation of plot and theme through pictures, and the presentation to a child audience.

2. It cannot rely on outside media, and it must be considered a picture book by the committee (overall design of the book, written text, etc).

5. The illustration on the medal is taken from a Ralph Caldecott drawing called “The Diverting Story of John Gilpin.”

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1. The Stonewall Book Awards are actually three different awards given to authors and books who display exceptional importance with regards to the LGBT+ experience. It was the first award of its kind and has remained one of the most important in LGBT+ literature, which often fails to get the focus, attention, or praise that it deserves.

2. The Stonewall Book Awards are named for the Stonewall Riots of 1969, largely seen as a transformative moment in LGBT rights and history. In 2012 the juvenile and young adult award was renamed to the Stonewall Book Award-Mike Morgan and Larry Romans Children’s and Young Adult Literature Award to honor a couple who gave a sizable gift to the organization.

3. For children literature, the first was given in 2010 to Nick Burd for their book, “The Vast Fields of Ordinary.”

4. For the Children and Young Adult Category, the award is for books published in the US (works outside the US may be considered) from October 1st-September 30th. Reprints are not considered, but changed editions of published works and Englished translations will be. The committee cannot nominate a book they are affiliated with in any way. Those who could gain directly from the nomination of a book cannot nominate it (i.e. publishers, agents).

5. The overall first award was given in 1971 to Isabel Miler for her book “Patience and Sarah.”

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1.  The Coretta Scott King award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2. It honors MLK's wife, Coretta Scott King, for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood.
3.  First given in 1970 to Lillian Patterson for her book, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:  Man of Peace.
4. The Criteria of the award is as follows:

1. Must portray some aspect of the black experience, past, present, or future.

2. Must be written/illustrated by an African American

3. Must be published in the U.S. in the year preceding presentation of the Award. (For example: only books published in 2022 will qualify for the 2023 award.)

4. Must be an original work

5. Must meet established standards of quality writing for youth which include:

Clear plot

Well drawn characters, which portray growth and development during the course of the story.

Writing style which is consistent with and suitable to the age intended

Accuracy

6. Must be written for a youth audience in one of three categories:

Preschool-grade 4

Grades 5-8

Grades 9-12

7. Particular attention will be paid to titles which seek to motivate readers to develop their own attitudes and behaviors as well as comprehend their personal duty and responsibility as citizens in a pluralistic society.

8. Illustrations should reflect established qualitative standards identified in the statement below:
Illustrations should... “heighten and extend the readers' awareness of the world around him. They should lead him to an appreciation of beauty. The style and content of the illustrations should be...neither coy nor condescending...Storytelling qualities should enlarge upon the story elements that were hinted in the text and should include details that will awaken and strengthen the imagination of the reader and permit him to interpret the words and pictures in a manner unique to him”
--Cianciolo, Illustrations in Children's Books (p. 24-25)

5.  The first author award was given in 1970, but the first illustrator award was not given until 1974 along with the author for the title Ray Charles by Sharon Bell Mathis, illustrated by George Ford.

2022 Author WinnerThe 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Awards Author Winner is Carole Boston Weatherford, author of "Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre". "Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre",  published by Carlrhoda Books, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group Inc., provides a powerful look at the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history.

Carole Boston Weatherford is a Newbery Honor author, New York Times best-seller and two-time NAACP Image Award winner. Since her 1995 debut, she has published 50-plus books, including multiple Coretta Scott King and Caldecott Awards and Honors.

2022 Illustrator WinnerThe 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Awards Illustrator Winner is Floyd Cooper, illustrator of "Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre". "Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre",  published by Carlrhoda Books, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group Inc., provides a powerful look at the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history. “Using oil and erasure for his illustrations, the late, great Mr. Cooper brought to life one of America’s darkest and most devastating events in lifelike paintings that are full of emotion and detail.” said Jason Driver, 2022 CSK Jury Chair.

Floyd Cooper received a Coretta Scott King Award for his Illustrations for the Blacker the Berry and won Coretta Scott King honors for “Brown honey in Broom Wheat Tea”, “Meet Danitra Brown”, and “I Have Heard of a Land”. Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he first heard about the Tulsa Race Massacre from his grandfather, who survived it as a young man. Cooper passes away in July 2021 making Unspeakable one of his last projects.

2022 John Steptoe Award for New Talent (Author)The 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Awards John Steptoe Award for New Talent Author goes to Amber McBride for “Me (Moth),” published by Feiwell and Friends, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group. The Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent affirms new talent and offers visibility for excellence in writing and/or illustration at the beginning of a career as a published African American creator of children’s books. Me (Moth) is McBride's debut novel.

2022 John Steptoe Award for New Talent (Illustrator)The 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Awards John Steptoe Award for New Talent Illustrator goes to Regis and Kahran Bethencourt for The Me I Choose to Be” published by Little, Brown, and Company. The Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent affirms new talent and offers visibility for excellence in writing and/or illustration at the beginning of a career as a published African American creator of children’s books.

2022 Author Honor Books

“Home Is Not A Country” by Safia Elhillo, published by Make Me A World, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, a division of Random House.

“Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party’s Promise to the People” by Kekla Magoon, published by Candlewick Press

“The People Remember” by Ibi Zoboi, illustrated by Loveis Wise, published by Balzer + Bray, an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers

2022 Illustrator Honor Books

"Nina: A Story of Nina Simone” illustrated by Christian Robinson, written by Traci N. Todd, and published by by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House

“We Wait for the Sun” Illustrated by Raissa Figueroa, written by Dovey Johnson Roundtree & Katie McCabe, and published by Roaring Brook Press, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group

“Soul Food Sunday” illustrated by C.G. Esperanza, written by Winsome Bingham, and published by Abrams Books for Young Readers, an imprint of ABRAMS

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1.  This award is important because it commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2.  It honors his wife, Coretta Scott King, for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood.
3.  It was first given in 1970 to Lillian Patterson, author of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:  Man of Peace.
4.  Selection Criteria

The Award is given to an African American author 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 of a pluralistic society.

The Award is further 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.

The Criteria of the award is as follows:

1. Must portray some aspect of the black experience, past, present, or future.

2. Must be written/illustrated by an African American

3. Must be published in the U.S. in the year preceding presentation of the Award. (For example: only books published in 2022 will qualify for the 2023 award.)

4. Must be an original work

5. Must meet established standards of quality writing for youth which include:

Clear plot

Well drawn characters, which portray growth and development during the course of the story.

Writing style which is consistent with and suitable to the age intended

Accuracy

6. Must be written for a youth audience in one of three categories:

Preschool-grade 4

Grades 5-8

Grades 9-12

7. Particular attention will be paid to titles which seek to motivate readers to develop their own attitudes and behaviors as well as comprehend their personal duty and responsibility as citizens in a pluralistic society.

8. Illustrations should reflect established qualitative standards identified in the statement below:
Illustrations should... “heighten and extend the readers' awareness of the world around him. They should lead him to an appreciation of beauty. The style and content of the illustrations should be...neither coy nor condescending...Storytelling qualities should enlarge upon the story elements that were hinted in the text and should include details that will awaken and strengthen the imagination of the reader and permit him to interpret the words and pictures in a manner unique to him”
--Cianciolo, Illustrations in Children's Books (pgs. 24-25)

5.  The first illustrator award was not given until 1974 to George Ford for the title Ray Charles by Sharon Bell Mathis who received the author award as well.

2022 Author WinnerThe 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Awards Author Winner is Carole Boston Weatherford, author of "Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre". "Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre",  published by Carlrhoda Books, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group Inc., provides a powerful look at the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history.

Carole Boston Weatherford is a Newbery Honor author, New York Times best-seller and two-time NAACP Image Award winner. Since her 1995 debut, she has published 50-plus books, including multiple Coretta Scott King and Caldecott Awards and Honors.

2022 Illustrator WinnerThe 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Awards Illustrator Winner is Floyd Cooper, illustrator of "Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre". "Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre",  published by Carlrhoda Books, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group Inc., provides a powerful look at the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history. “Using oil and erasure for his illustrations, the late, great Mr. Cooper brought to life one of America’s darkest and most devastating events in lifelike paintings that are full of emotion and detail.” said Jason Driver, 2022 CSK Jury Chair.

Floyd Cooper received a Coretta Scott King Award for his Illustrations for the Blacker the Berry and won Coretta Scott King honors for “Brown honey in Broom Wheat Tea”, “Meet Danitra Brown”, and “I Have Heard of a Land”. Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he first heard about the Tulsa Race Massacre from his grandfather, who survived it as a young man. Cooper passes away in July 2021 making Unspeakable one of his last projects.

2022 John Steptoe Award for New Talent (Author)The 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Awards John Steptoe Award for New Talent Author goes to Amber McBride for “Me (Moth),” published by Feiwell and Friends, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group. The Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent affirms new talent and offers visibility for excellence in writing and/or illustration at the beginning of a career as a published African American creator of children’s books. Me (Moth) is McBride's debut novel.

2022 John Steptoe Award for New Talent (Illustrator)The 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Awards John Steptoe Award for New Talent Illustrator goes to Regis and Kahran Bethencourt for The Me I Choose to Be” published by Little, Brown, and Company. The Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent affirms new talent and offers visibility for excellence in writing and/or illustration at the beginning of a career as a published African American creator of children’s books.

2022 Author Honor Books

“Home Is Not A Country” by Safia Elhillo, published by Make Me A World, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, a division of Random House.

“Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party’s Promise to the People” by Kekla Magoon, published by Candlewick Press

“The People Remember” by Ibi Zoboi, illustrated by Loveis Wise, published by Balzer + Bray, an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers

2022 Illustrator Honor Books

"Nina: A Story of Nina Simone” illustrated by Christian Robinson, written by Traci N. Todd, and published by by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House

“We Wait for the Sun” Illustrated by Raissa Figueroa, written by Dovey Johnson Roundtree & Katie McCabe, and published by Roaring Brook Press, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group

“Soul Food Sunday” illustrated by C.G. Esperanza, written by Winsome Bingham, and published by Abrams Books for Young Readers, an imprint of ABRAMS

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Schneider Family Book Award- Tiffany Ivers

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Schneider Family Book Award- Tiffany Ivers

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1. This award is important because it honors literature that represents the disability experience for children through adolescents.
2. This award honors authors who depict a full life of a person living with a disability. It cannot represent a disability as something to be pitied or to be overcome.
3.  This award was first given in 2004 to Looking out for Sarah By Glenna Lang
4. The criteria for this award are as follows:
a. must portray emotional, physical, or mental disability as part of a full life.
b. characters with disability should be portrayed as realistic
c. person with disability may be a protagonist or secondary character
d. books with death as main theme are disqualified.
e. must be published in English.
5. This award was founded by Dr. Katherine Schneider. She is the first blind student to graduate from the Kalamazoo Public School system. She remembers being helped by a librarian at the Michigan Public Library by helping her access braille books.
6. Three titles that have won this award:
Words in my Hands By Asphyxia
A Walk in the Words By Hudson Talbott
A Face for Picasso By Ariel Henley

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1.  This award is important because it invites children to become familiar with current children's literature and gives them a chance to share their voice on their favorite book.
2. This award is sponsored by the Youth Services section of North Carolina Library Association. This award encourages a love of reading for children and youth.
3. 1992 was the first year that NCCBA gave an award. It was given to "In the Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories" By Alvin Schwartz. 1995 was the year that NCCBA added the junior book category. The first book to win for the junior book category was: The Boys Start the War By Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.
4. The criteria for a book to be nominated is that it needs to have a publication date within four years of an award. Children nominate their favorite books on the NCCBA website. A committee finalizes the final book nominees. Kids vote for their favorite children's picture book (must have read or listened to 5 of the titles) and favorite junior book ( must have read or listened to 3 titles) at their school and public library.
5. One interesting fact about this award is that it is a joint effort by both school librarians and public librarians to encourage and promote a love of reading.
6. Three past winners:
Bad Dog By Mike Boldt
Be Quiet! By Ryan T. Higgins
Can I Be Your Dog? By Troy Cummings

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1. This award recognizes beautifully written and/or illustrated children's literature that engage children to think about issues such as social justice, global community, peace and equality for all people.
2. This award honors authors and illustrators who have a strong statement of faith in people.
3. This award was first given in 1953 to People are Important By Eva Knox Evans
4. The criteria for this award is to have attractive illustrations/format. The book needs to have humor and imagination included. The book needs to have a strong faith in people theme as well as engaging children to think about peace and social justice.
5. Jane Addams started a daycare to watch the children of immigrant mothers to allow them to go to work. She also opened a kindergarten and youth program to engage children. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.
6. Three titles that have won this award:
A Wish in the Dark By Christina Soontornvat
We are Water Protectors By Carole Lindstrom
The Day you Begin By Jacqueline Woodson

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American Indian Youth Literature Award (Lauren Mirabelli)

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American Indian Youth Literature Award (Lauren Mirabelli)

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1. The American Indian Youth Literature Award identifies and honor the very best writing and illustrations by Native American and Indigenous peoples of North America. The award is presented in 3 categories: Picture book, Middle grades novel, and Young Adult novel. One book from each category is presented with the winning award and up to 5 can be selected as Honor books (per category).
2. The award honor writers and illustrators who are Native American or Indigenous peoples of North America. Books selected for the award present Indigenous Native American people in "the fullness of their humanity".
3. The award was first given out in 2006.
Picture book - Beaver Steals Fire by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes
Middle grades - The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich
Young Adult - Hidden Roots by Joseph Bruchac
4. The criteria for this award is quite lengthy. Here is the link to the 5 page document. Here are two General Criteria Requirements: 1. Text and illustrations are infused with, or reflect, the values and worldview of American Indian cultures, such as significance of community (its language, history, ceremony, and place), extended family structures, harmony between material and non-material aspects of life, and respect for the land.
2. Text and illustrations depicting race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, and/or class are free of stereotypes.
5. An interesting fact about this award is that it is only presented during even years (so every 2 years).
2022 Winners:
Picture book: Herizon by Daniel W. Vandever
Middle grades: Healer of the Water Monster by Brian young
Young Adult: Apple: Skin to the Core by Eric Gansworth

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Sydney Taylor Book Award (Lauren Mirabelli)

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Sydney Taylor Book Award (Lauren Mirabelli)

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1. The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and young adults that authentically portray the Jewish experience. The award encourages the publication and use of quality Judaic literature. It is presented to titles in 3 different categories: Picture book, Middle grades, and Young Adult. Winners receive a gold emblem, Honor books receive a silver emblem, and Notable books do not receive an emblem.
2. The award was established in 1968 by the Association of Jewish Libraries under a different name. It was changed in 1978 to honor Sydney Taylor, a Jewish American author who passed away from cancer.
3. The award was first given in 1968 to Esther Hautzig for her book The Endless Steppe.
4. Criteria

The book has literary merit.

The book has positive and authentic Jewish religious or cultural content.

The book is appropriate for the intended grade level in style, vocabulary, format, and illustration.

Whether fiction or nonfiction, the book is solidly rooted in authentic and accurate detail through scholarship and research by the author.

Particular attention will be paid to titles that demonstrate the broad diversity of the Jewish experience, including diversity of time period and country of origin.

Textbooks, liturgy, and reprints are not eligible. Significantly revised editions and re-illustrated editions are eligible.

Books must be commercially available for purchase in order to be eligible.

Self-published books are not eligible. The author and illustrator must not have paid any money to the publisher. The book must be edited by a professional editor at no cost to the author/illustrator. The publisher must publish books by multiple authors.

Books must be published in English (whether originally in English or in translation)

If the same book is published in English in multiple countries, the first version submitted will be considered for the award. Other versions then become ineligible.

5. A single award was given out from 1968 - 1980. The Association of Jewish Libraries split the one category into 2 from 1981 - 1984. In 1985, they decided to expand to the 3 categories still used today.

2022 Winners
Picture Book: The Passover Guest by Susan Kusel and Sean Rubin
Middle Grade: How to Find What You're Not Looking For by Veera Hiranandani
Young Adult: The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros

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Arab American Book Award (Lauren Mirabelli)

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Arab American Book Award (Lauren Mirabelli)

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1. The Arab American Book Award is presented annually to celebrate the written work of Arab Americans and/or their culture. The award encourages the publication and use of books that celebrate the thoughts and lives of Arab Americans. The purpose of establishing the award was to "inspire authors, educate readers, and foster a respect and understanding of the Arab American culture". The award is presented to 4 categories: Adult fiction, Non-fiction, Children's/Young Adult, and Poetry.
2. The award honors the contribution of Arab American writers whose works highlight the Arab American experience or titles that highlight Arab American culture.
3. The award was established by the Arab American National Museum and faculty members of the University of Toledo. It was first presented in 2007, with the Children's/Young Adult category award being given to Eve Bunting and Tim Lewin for One Green Apple.
4. For a book submission to qualify, it must comply with the following criteria:

It must be written, edited, or illustrated by an Arab American, and/or highlight the Arab American experience. We define an Arab American as anyone who has ancestry in any of the 22 Arab countries.

The book must be published in English and have a copyright date between January 1 and December 31 of the past year (e.g. the 2022 awards correspond to books with a copyright date of 2021).

Chapbooks and anthologies are accepted.

The portrayal or representation of Arab Americans should be accurate and engaging and avoid stereotypes.

5. The Arab American Book Award is the only book award in the nation created specifically to honor Arab American writers and books about the Arab American experience.

2021 Winner (Children's/Young Adult category)
*There was a tie!
The Arabic Quilt by Aya Khalil and Anait Semirdzhyan
Farah Rocks Fifth Grade by Susan Muaddi Darraj

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1. The Coretta Scott King Award is important because it shows publishers and library collections that children's literature by and for African Americans are an important part of children's literature that deserves to be highlighted and celebrates voices that need to be heard.

2. The Coretta Scott King Award honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King. This award celebrates exceptional contributions to children's literature by African American authors and illustrators. This award serves to highlight elements of the Black experience and culture for all children.

3. First awarded to "Martin Luther King, Jr.: Man of Peace" by Lillie Patterson in 1970.

4. Criteria for selection:

1. Must portray some aspect of the black experience, past, present, or future.

2. Must be written/illustrated by an African American

3. Must be published in the U.S. in the year preceding presentation of the Award. (For example: only books published in 2022 will qualify for the 2023 award.)

4. Must be an original work

5. Must meet established standards of quality writing for youth which include:

Clear plot

Well drawn characters, which portray growth and development during the course of the story.

Writing style which is consistent with and suitable to the age intended

Accuracy

6. Must be written for a youth audience in one of three categories:

Preschool-grade 4

Grades 5-8

Grades 9-12

7. Particular attention will be paid to titles which seek to motivate readers to develop their own attitudes and behaviors as well as comprehend their personal duty and responsibility as citizens in a pluralistic society.

8. Illustrations should reflect established qualitative standards identified in the statement below:
Illustrations should... “heighten and extend the readers' awareness of the world around him. They should lead him to an appreciation of beauty. The style and content of the illustrations should be...neither coy nor condescending...Storytelling qualities should enlarge upon the story elements that were hinted in the text and should include details that will awaken and strengthen the imagination of the reader and permit him to interpret the words and pictures in a manner unique to him”
--Cianciolo, Illustrations in Children's Books (p. 24-25).

5. The award's seal features symbolism that references the philosophies of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Three titles that have won are:
Brian Pinkney, illustrator of The Faithful Friend, written by Robert San Souci (1996)

Patricia C. and Fredrick L. McKissack, authors of Black Hands, White Sails: The Story of African-American Whalers (2000)

Kadir Nelson, author and illustrator of We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball (2009)

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1. The Pura Belpré award is important because it celebrates and highlights Latino/a contributions to children's literature that affirm the culture.

2. Through its title, this award honors New York Public Library's first Latina librarian. The awards honor work by authors and illustrators that present outstanding work celebrating Latino experiences.

3. It was first given in 1996 to "An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio" by Judith Ortiz Cofer.

4. Selection criteria is very long and detailed for this award, defining their idea of "outstanding." For our purposes I am sharing the selection Terms:

1. Two medals shall be awarded annually at the Annual Conference of the American Library Association, one to a Latino author of an outstanding children’s book and one to a Latino illustrator for creating an outstanding children’s picture book. Each of these must be an original work that portrays, affirms and celebrates the Latino cultural experience.

2. The award-winning books must be published in the United States or Puerto Rico during the preceding year.

3. Recipients of the Pura Belpré medal must be residents or citizens of the United States or Puerto Rico.

4. The committee in its deliberations is to consider only the books eligible for the award, as specified in the terms.

5. Fiction and nonfiction books for children published in Spanish, English, or bilingual formats are eligible.

6. Honor books may be named.

7. If suitable candidates are not found, the awards will not be presented in that year.

5. The award began as Biannual, but became annually awarded in 2009.

Three titles that have won are:
Chato's Kitchen, illustrated by Susan Guevara, written by Gary Soto (1996)

Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book By Yuyi Morales (2003)

I Lived on Butterfly Hill by Marjorie Agosín, illustrated by Lee White (2015)

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1. The North Carolina Children's Book Award is important because children select the winners, making it an indicator of local children's current reading interests.

2. This award  honors quality children's literature across a variety of genres and interests selected by educators, librarians, and students.

3. It was first awarded in 1992 to In the Dark, Dark Room, and other Scary Stories
by Alvin Schwartz.

4. Children submit their recommendations from books published in the past 3 years. Then a committee of adults selects a top 10-12 titles that are voted on by school children in March to select winners for each category.

5. It's interesting that this is a largely child-chosen award!

Three titles that have won are:
The Day the Crayons Quit
by Drew Daywalt (2015)

The Rainbow Fish
by Marcus Pfister (1995)

Be Quiet!
by Ryan T. Higgins (2021)

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1. - Why is this award important? It helps us identify books that are especially helpful for engaging beginning readers and supporting their learning to read.

2. - Who does it honor and why? The best beginning reader book.

3. - When was the first year it was given and to what book? 2006, to Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas, written by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Suçie Stevenson

4. - What is the criteria (selection requirements) and terms. Must be for beginning readers grades k-2, published in the past year in English in the USA by a resident or citizen of the USA, between 24-96 pages. Illustrations should support deciphering the text, new words should be introduced slowly to support learning, sentences should be simple, words repeated for retention, and content should be engaging for beginning readers.

5. - List at least 1 interesting facts about the award or it's history - although the ALA removed Laura Ingalls Wilder's name from a lifetime achievement award because of racism in her works, Dr. Seuss is still associated with this prize despite the recent uproar about a few titles which will no longer be printed due to racist imagery. As far as I can tell there is no one calling for the name to be divorced from the prize, though.

Select and list a minimum of 3 titles that have won the award.

Hi! Fly Guy, by Tedd Arnold

Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same! written and illustrated by Grace Lin

Ty’s Travels: Zip, Zoom!, written by Kelly Starling Lyons, illustrated by Nina Mata  (NC author!)

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Mildred L. Batchelder Award (Maia James)

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Mildred L. Batchelder Award (Maia James)

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1. - Why is this award important? This award is for the best non-English, not originally published in the USA book for children that has been translated and published in the USA.

2. - Who does it honor and why? Batchelder was a children's librarian and leader in ALSC who promoted the importance of translated works for cross-cultural understanding in children.

3. - When was the first year it was given and to what book? 1966 The Little Man by Erich Kästner, translated from the German by James Kirkup

4. - What is the criteria (selection requirements) and terms. The book must have been published in the previous year outside the USA in a language other than English, then translated into English and published in the USA. The book should have "substantial text" (not primarily pictures) and the translation should not "americanize" the content, and should be true to the original text in tone, etc. The overall presentation of the book for appeal to young audiences is also considered.

5. - List at least 1 interesting facts about the award or it's history - This is awarded to the publisher, not the author!

Select and list a minimum of 3 titles that have won the award.

2003  The Thief Lord, by Cornelia Funke and translated from the German by Oliver Latsch

2019  The Fox on the Swing, written by Evelina Daciūtė, illustrated by Aušra Kiudulaitė, and translated from the Lithuanian by The Translation Bureau

2022  Temple Alley Summer, written by Sachiko Kashiwaba, illustrated by Miho Satake and translated from the Japanese by Avery Fischer Udagawa

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1. - Why is this award important? This award goes to the illustrator of the best picture book of the year.

2. - Who does it honor and why? illustrator Randolph Caldecott

3. - When was the first year it was given and to what book? 1938,  Animals of the Bible, A Picture Book, illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop

4. - What is the criteria (selection requirements) and terms. The illustrator must be a US citizen or resident, the book must be a picture book and not dependent on other forms of media such as sound or video. Judged based on artistic excellence, appropriateness for audience, use of art to appropriately enhance or illustrate the text.

5. - List at least 1 interesting facts about the award or it's history - a book can't be considered for both a newberry AND a caldecott, it can only go on one ballot. The committee who decides the prizes is the same.

Select and list a minimum of 3 titles that have won the award.

1954  Madeline's Rescue by Ludwig Bemelmans

1963  The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

1964  Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

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This award is important because it specifically highlights books for beginning readers.

The award is named after Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. He is one of the most famous children’s book authors, and his books helped introduce a love of reading to many children.

The award was first given in 2006 to Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas, written by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Suçie Stevenson.

The book must be written in English, published in the US in the year prior to the award announcement, and the author(s) and illustrator(s) must be citizens or residents of the US. The story must also be original and function as a work for early readers.

Fun Fact: One of the more specific pieces of criteria the committee judges on is the book’s ability to create a “page turning dynamic.”

Three Past Winners: Zelda and Ivy: The Runaways by Laura McGee Kvasnosky, Bink and Gollie written by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee and illustrated by Tony Fucile, and You Are (Not) Small written by Anna Kang and illustrated by Christopher Weyant

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The Stonewall Book Award: Mike Morgan and Larry Romans Children’s and Young Adult Literature Award is important for its recognition of books of merit for young readers that relate to the LGBTQ+ community.

It honors Mike Morgan and Larry Romans, a couple who participated in and donated to the American Library Organization (who sponsors this award).

The first award by this name was given in 2012 to Putting Makeup on the Fat Boy by Bil Wright.

The winning book must be written in English, be published the year prior to the announcement date in the US, and be intended for children and/or young adults.

Fun Fact: This award is presented by ALA’s Rainbow Roundtable, a committee created to put together the first “Gay Bibliography,” among other goals.

Three Past Winners: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, by Benjamin Alire Saenz, Beautiful Music for Ugly Children, by Kirstin Cronn-Mills, and This Day in June, by Gayle E. Pitman.

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This award is important because all nominees are submitted by children.

This award doesn’t honor a specific individual, but it does highlight the literature itself, the opinions of the kids, and the librarians and teachers who make the process possible.

In 1992, the award was first given to In the Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories by Alvin Schwartz.

Children submit books that were published within the last 3 years. Beyond that, the selection committee is encouraged to choose the book(s) that encourage students to become acquainted with writers (and illustrators) of quality, to broaden students awareness and enjoyment of literature, to promote reading aloud, and to honor the favorite authors. The committee also makes diversity a priority in their selection, based on the books available.

Fun Fact: Kids are involved in multiple stages of the process, in the initial nominations and in the final voting.

Three Past Winners: I Yam a Donkey by Cece Bell, Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson, and Read the Book Lemmings by Ame Dyckman

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The Pura Belpre Award was established in 1996 and is co-sponsored by ALSC, YALSA, and REFORMA associations. It was originally bestowed biennially but since 2009 has been awarded annually. It honors authors and illustrators whose work best affirms, celebrates, and portrays Latino culture in literature for children and youth.

It is named after Pura Belpre whose family immigrated to the USA from Puerto Rico. Her life's work supported a mission to enrich the lives of Puerto Rican children living in America and “to acquaint children with their cultural heritage” (Hernandez-Delgado.) She did this as the first Latina librarian in the NY Public Library System and through bilingual storytelling, puppetry theater, and community outreach.

1996 Winners - Inaugural Award
Medal winner: An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio by Judith Ortiz Cofer (Melanie Kroupa / Orchard Books, 1995).
Honor Books:
The Bossy Gallito / El Gallo de Bodas: A Traditional Cuban Folktale, written by Lucía González, illustrated
by Lulu Delacre (Scholastic, 1994).
Baseball in April, and Other Stories by Gary Soto (Harcourt, 1994).

Award Criteria:

1. Two medals shall be awarded annually at the Annual Conference of the American Library Association, one to a Latino author of an outstanding children’s book and one to a Latino illustrator for creating an outstanding children’s picture book. Each of these must be an original work that portrays, affirms and celebrates the Latino cultural experience.

2. The award-winning books must be published in the United States or Puerto Rico during the preceding year.

3. Recipients of the Pura Belpré medal must be residents or citizens of the United States or Puerto Rico.

4. The committee in its deliberations is to consider only the books eligible for the award, as specified in the terms.

5. Fiction and nonfiction books for children published in Spanish, English, or bilingual formats are eligible.

6. Honor books may be named.

7. If suitable candidates are not found, the awards will not be presented in that year.

Interesting fact:

In celebration of the award's 20th anniversary, a compilation book was created filled with book covers, synopses, an introduction written by Oralia Garza de Cortés and Sandra Ríos Balderrama, co-founders of the award and a lovely collection of essays from previous and present award recipients.

Previous Award Winners and Honorees:
¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat, by Raúl Gonzalez (Versify, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
Sal and Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Hernandez (Disney-Hyperion/Disney Book Group)
We Are Not from Here, written by Jenny Torres Sanchez (Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Random
House)

Resources:
Hernandez-Delgado, J.L. (1992) Pura Teresa Belpre, Storyteller and Pioneer Puerto Rican Librarian. Library Quarterly, 62(4), 425-440.

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1) This award is important because it showcases and demonstrates appreciation for the dynamic works of African Americans authors and illustrators and it is a platform for people of color.
2) It honors the amazing activist Coretta Scott King- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s wife and commemorates the life and many works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, her husband.
3)This award was first given to Lillie Patterson for the titled biography "Martin Luther King, Jr.: Man of Peace," in 1970.
4) The criteria of this award is based majorly, if not solely on the African American experience (past, present, and future), must be original work, must meet established standards in writing for youth including

A clear plot

Distinctive characters that portrays development and growth throughout the course of the story.

Writing style consistent with age intended

Accuracy

must be written in youth category of preschool to 12th grade (published books for children and young adults are the target audience), must motivate the readers to develop personality, attitude and comprehension to responsibility as a citizen in society, must be published in the U.S. and presented a year before the next award presentation which only occurs on even years and illustrations should awaken the strength of the reader's imagination and exemplify beauty and appreciation of the text in a non condescending or coy matter.
5) The seal has five nonsectarian symbols that represents Star and Crescent - a symbol of Islam, Star of David - a symbol of Judaism, Latin Cross - a symbol of Christianity,Tao - a symbol of China, and Om - a symbol of Hinduism. Very inclusive and beautifully defined as unity or peace.

Some Award Winning Titles and Authors

Goin' Someplace Special by Patricia C. McKissack

Monster by Walter Dean Myers

Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom by Carole Boston Weatherford

The Talking Eggs By Robert D. San Souci

Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o

One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia

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Charlotte Huck Award (reviewed by Noel Hill)

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Charlotte Huck Award (reviewed by Noel Hill)

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The National Council for the Teachers of English (NCTE) Charlotte Huck Award® for Outstanding Fiction for Children commemorates the work of educator Charlotte Huck, who led children’s literature studies at The Ohio State University from the mid-1950s to 1986, championing the classroom use of storybooks to teach reading and language arts. The award was established in 2014 to promote and recognize excellence in the writing of fiction for children. Its first recipient was Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin (Feiwel and Friends.)

Members of the Charlotte Huck Award Committee select the award recipient and up to five honor books annually.
"The award shall be given to fiction for children that has the potential to transform children’s lives."
The recipient's match the following criteria:

• Fiction that invites compassion, imagination, and wonder.
• Fiction that connects children to their own humanity and offers them a rich experience with the power to influence their lives.
• Fiction that stretches children’s thinking, feelings, and imagination.
• Fiction that exhibits literary quality of text and illustrations.
• Fiction that is published in the United States during the previous calendar year.
• Fiction for whom the primary audience for the book is children, preschool to age 12.

Interesting Facts:
The award-winning author and/or illustrator receives a plaque and is the featured speaker at the luncheon following the Children’s Book Awards Luncheon during the NCTE Annual Convention..

The honor book authors and/or illustrators are recognized, receive a certificate, and are invited to present at a session.

Previous Award Winners and Honorees:

Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls by Kaela Rivera (HarperCollins)

Starfish by Lisa Fipps (Nancy Paulsen Books)

Laxmi's Mooch by Shelly Anand (Kokila)

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Tomás Rivera Book Award (reviewed by Noel Hill)

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Tomás Rivera Book Award (reviewed by Noel Hill)

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Texas State University College of Education created The Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award in 1995 to honor authors and illustrators who create literature that depicts the Mexican American experience. It is named in honor of Texas State University distinguished alumnus Dr. Tomás Rivera. It is awarded annually in February for works published the previous year. And it is conferred at a celebration in the following fall. Its inaugural winner in 1996 was Chato's Kitchen by Gary Soto.

Tomás Rivera believed in the responsibility and legacy held by members of a healthy and responsible community. This children’s book award also works towards sustaining the vision he saw for the education of Mexican Americans in the Southwest and the greater United States.

Award Criteria:

The book will be written for children and young adults (0-18 years).

The text and illustrations will be of highest quality.

The portrayal/representations of Mexican Americans will be accurate and engaging, avoid stereotypes, and reflect rich characterization.

The book may be fiction or non- fiction.

Previous Award Winners:

2022 - My Two Border Towns by David Bowles (author) and Erika Meza (illustrator); Indivisible by Daniel Aleman; Bright Star by Yuyi Morales

2021 - Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns: A Mesoamerican Creation Myth by Duncan Tonatiuh; The Spirit of Chicano Park/El espíritu del Parque Chican, written by Beatrice Zamora and illustrated by: Maira Meza; Dreaming with Mariposas by Sonia Gutiérrez

Interesting Fact:
Tomás Rivera, a native of Crystal City, Texas, is the first Mexican American to have been selected Distinguished Alumnus at Texas State University.

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Why is this award important?

It awards books by diverse authors that tell diverse stories in middle grade and young adult literature.

Who does it honor and why?

Author Walter Dean Myers for his lifelong advocacy for diversity in children’s and YA literature.

When was the first year it was given and to what book?

2016 to All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely

What are the criteria (selection requirements) and terms?

A submission must be written by a diverse author and the submission must be a diverse work.

List at least one interesting fact about the award or its history.

The Walters were established in 2016 and expanded into two categories in 2018:Younger Readers (9-13) and Teen (13-18).

Three titles that have won:

Firekeeper’s Daughter (Teen 2022), Red, White, and Whole (Younger Readers 2022), and Punching the Air (Teen 2021)

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Why is this award important?

This award is given to the artist of the “most distinguished” children’s picture book.

Who does it honor and why?

Illustrator Randolph Caldecott for his unique illustrations which emphasized humor and vitality.

When was the first year it was given and to what book?

1983 - Animals of the Bible, A Picture Book illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop

What are the criteria (selection requirements) and terms?

Excellence of execution in the artistic technique employed;

Excellence of pictorial interpretation of story, theme, or concept;

Appropriateness of style of illustration to the story, theme or concept;

Delineation of plot, theme, characters, setting, mood or information through the pictures;

Excellence of presentation in recognition of a child audience.

List at least one interesting fact about the award or its history.

Until 1977, a book could not be eligible for both the Newberry and Caldecott awards.

Three titles that have won:

Watercress (2022), We Are Water Protectors (2021), and The Undefeated (2020)

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Why is this award important?

It awards the most distinguished children’s book of the previous year.

Who does it honor and why?

British bookseller John Newbery for his advocacy for children’s literature.

When was the first year it was given and to what book?

1922 - The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem van Loon

What are the criteria (selection requirements) and terms?

The Medal shall be awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children published by an American publisher in the United States in English during the preceding year. There are no limitations as to the character of the book considered except that it be original work. Honor books may be named. These shall be books that are also truly distinguished.

List at least one interesting fact about the award or its history.

It was the first children’s book award established in the world.

Three titles that have won:

Hello, Universe (2018), The Crossover (2015), and The One and Only Ivan (2013)

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The NC Children’s Book Award is an award that is voted on and determined by the children of North Carolina.  The children nominate 10-12 books and then they are encouraged to read the books on the list and vote on which one should receive the award for two categories, picture book and junior book.  The goal of this award is to encourage children to become lifelong readers and recognize their favorite books.

The first NC Children’s Book Award was given to In the Dark, Dark Room, and other Scary Stories by Alvin Schwartz in 1992.

Criteria for the NC Children’s Book Award:

Books selected must be published within the past three years

Diversity is considered

Brings enjoyment to children!

The NC Children’s Book Award divided into two categories in 1995 creating the Junior Book category and the Picture Book category.

3 Titles that have won the NC Children’s Book Award:

Frindle by Andrew Clements - 1999

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney - 2009

Refugee by Alan Gratz - 2019

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The Pura Belpre Award is given to Latino/Latina authors and illustrators whose books provide quality literature as well as celebrate the Latino culture.  This award is named after Pura Belpre who was the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library where she shared Puerto Rican folklore in her storytelling to enhance the lives of the Puerto Rican children living in that community.

The first Pura Belpre Award was given in 1996 to An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio by Judith Ortiz Cofer for narrative and to Chato's Kitchen, illustrated by Susan Guevara, written by Gary Soto for illustration.

Criteria for the Pura Belpre Award:

Accurate and positive portrayal of the Latino culture

Awarded to 1 Latino author and 1 Latino illustrator

Must be published in the United States or Puerto Rico and the winners must be citizens or residents as well

Fiction and non-fiction books in Spanish, English, or bilingual formats are eligible

The award was originally given as a biennial award up until 2008 when they started awarding it annually.

3 Titles that have won the Pura Belpre Award:

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz - 2013

Under the Mesquite by Guadalupe Garcia McCall - 2012

Under the Royal Palms: A Childhood in Cuba. By Alma Flor Ada - 2000

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As the first children’s book award in the world, the Newbery Award recognizes quality and originality of American children’s books.  Since 1922, the Newbery Award has been encouraging and recognizing authors and books for children so that kids can be immersed in quality literature too.

The first Newbery Award was given to The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem van Loon in 1922.

Criteria for the Newbery Award:

Authors myst be citizens or residents of the United States.

All forms of writing are considered-fiction, non-fiction, poetry

Presentation of the information, theme, development of plot, characters, setting, and the style are all taken into consideration for the award.

The book itself must be the source of enjoyment, not dependent on other media.

The award committee originally used the term “runner-up” for other books that had the potential of receiving the award, but in 1971 the changed the term to “honor books”.

3 Titles that have won the Newbery Award:

The Crossover by Kwame Alexander - 2015

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman - 2009

The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley - 1985

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1. This award is important because it embraces all ethic and social groups and promotes acceptance of cultural diversity.

2. The award honors illustrators and writers, early in their careers, who create extraordinary books that reflect our diverse population, the universal experience of childhood and the strength of family and community.

3. In 1985, Valerie Flournoy was the first recipient of this award for writing The Patchwork Quilt.

4. GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR THE EZRA JACK KEATS AWARD: https://www.degrummond.org/ezra-jack-keats-book-award-guidelin

5. Interesting Fact: The winners and honorees are themselves a more diverse group than any other children’s book award.

6. 3 titles that have won the award:

1. My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero (2019)

2. The One Day House by Julia Durango (2020)

3. Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by  Derrick James (2017)

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Skipping Stones Honor Award (Edolie Mann)

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Skipping Stones Honor Award (Edolie Mann)

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1. The Skipping Stones Honor Award is important because it encourages young readers to care about nature and promotes recognition of cultural diversity.

2. This award honors authors who writes books about nature awareness, cultural differences and respect for diverse viewpoints.

3. In 1994, Molly Cone became the first recipient of this award for writing, Come Back, Salmon: How a Group of Dedicated Kids Adopted Pigeon Creek and Brought it Back to Life.

4. Guidelines for Youth Submissions: https://www.skippingstones.org/wp/youth/

5. Guidelines for Adult Submissions: https://www.skippingstones.org/wp/adult/

6. The Skipping Stone organization is a nonprofit, educational, and charitable organization. Their page do not contain any commercial advertisements.

7. 3 titles that won the award:

1. Accused: My Story of Injustice by Adama Bah (2021)

2. Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives Matter by Veronica Chambers with Jennifer Harlan (2021)

3. We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom (2020)

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Carter G. Woodson Book Award (Edolie Mann)

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Carter G. Woodson Book Award (Edolie Mann)

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1. The Carter G. Woodson Book Award is important because it advocates for social studies books for school children that portrays topics that are culturally sensitive and accurate.

2. The Carter G. Woodson Book Award is presented to social studies books written for school children that accurately tells stories about ethnic minorities.

3. In 1974, Eloise Greenfield won the first Carter G. Woodson Book Award for writing Rosa Parks (1973).

4. Criteria: Books that recognized sensitive and accurate depictions of ethnicity and race relations in the United States.

5. The Carter G. Woodson Book Award was established in 1974 by the National Council for the Social Studies for the most distinguished social science books appropriate for young readers that depict ethnicity in the United States.

6. 3 titles that won the award:

1. Separate is Never Equal Sylvia Mendez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation by Duncan Tonatiuh (2014)

2. The undefeated by Kwame Alexander (2019)

3. Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang (2021)

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Emily Dockery

1. - Why is this award important?

According to the Schneider Award Handbook (2022),  "Disability is a kind of diversity that is mentioned, if at all, as an afterthought in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion efforts. Writers with disabilities still have difficulties getting published. Books are often not “born accessible” but have to be scanned or recorded for those with print disabilities. The mantra of the disability movement, “Nothing about us without us” has not been fully realized."

2. Who does it honor and why?

Honors authors Katherine Schneider and all people with disabilities by representing and advocating to hear their stories.

3. When was the first year it was given and to what book?

2004 Winners:

Mass, Wendy A Mango Shaped Space
Clements, Andrew Things Not Seen
Lang, Glenna Looking Out For Sarah

4. What is the criteria (selection requirements) and terms.
Criteria (Schneider Award Handbook, 2022)
1. Content
● May be fiction, biography/memoir, or general nonfiction.
● Must portray the emotional, mental, or physical disability as part of a full life, not as
something to be pitied.
● Representation of characters with disabilities should be realistic, avoiding
exaggeration or stereotypes.
● Person with disability should be integral to the presentation, not merely a passive
bystander.
● The theme must be appropriate for and respectful of the intended audience.
● Information on a disability must be accurate.
● Discussions about accessibility, e.g. Braille, audiobooks, born accessible, to all readers
should take place during deliberation.
● The experiences of the character with disability should be analyzed for authenticity.
2. Style
● Should be well-written.
● Should be engaging with distinctive use of language for plot and character
development and setting delineation.
● Book should be judged on its own merit as a self-contained entity, not as part of a
series.
3. Illustration and Design
● Text and images should complement or enhance each other, with differentiated
contrast between text, pictures, and background.
● Format and typeface must be of age appropriate size, clearly readable, and free of
typographical errors.
● Layout should be easy to follow, enhancing the flow of the story or information

5. List at least 1 interesting facts about the award or it's history
--Katherine Schneider was blind and her family created this award as a way to recognize books that represented children with disabilities. She wanted it to be intentionally vague about the definition of disability so that jury could make those determinations each year.
--can award up to three selections each year, one in each age range:
younger children, ages 0 to 8
middle grades, ages 9 to 12
teens, ages 13 to 18

6. Select and list a minimum of 3 titles that have won the award.
2022 Winners:
Teen: "Words in my Hands,” written and illustrated by Asphyxia
Middle Grade: “A Bird Will Soar,” written by Alison Green Myers
Young Children: “My City Speaks,” written by Darren Lebeuf, illustrated by Ashley Barron
2021 Winners:
Teen: "This is My Brain in Love," written by I.W. Gregorio
Middle Grade: "Show Me a Sign" by Ann Clare LeZotte
Young Children: "I Talk Like a River," written by Jordan Scott, illustrated by Sydney Smith

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Emily Dockery

1.  - Why is this award important? -- Books selected by this committee are "well-written and well-illustrated books with significant feminist content, intended for young readers (ages birth through 18)." It is important that these books shine a light on the intersectionality of feminism.

2. - Who does it honor and why? -- orignially honored publisher - Amelia Bloomer. Name changed after committee determined that Bloomer did not model intersectionality in her feminism.

3. - When was the first year it was given and to what book? -- this group has been creating a book list of the top feminist literature for kids since 2002. -- top list included: The Other Side. Woodson, Jacqueline; illustrations by E. B. Lewis. & Fly High! The Story of Bessie Coleman. Borden, Louise, and Mary Kay Kroeger; illustrated by Teresa Flavin.

4. - What is the criteria (selection requirements) and terms. -- three primary criteria:

1. Does the book have significant feminist content?

2. Is the book developmentally appropriate for and appealing to young readers?

3. Is the book well written and well illustrated?

5. - List at least 1 interesting facts about the award or it's history -- Celebrating 20 years of feminist book recommendations. -- originally called Amelia Bloomer Project

6. Select and list a minimum of 3 titles that have won the award -- 2022 list: Laxmi’s Mooch by Shelly Anand and illustrated by Nabi H. Ali
Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Bodies are Cool by Tyler Feder
Somebody’s Daughter by Ashley C. Ford
Sistersong by Lucy Holland
If I Go Missing by Brianna Jonnie with Nahanni Shingoose, art by Neal Shannacappo
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
The Big Bath House by Kyo Maclear and illustrated by Gracey Zhang
So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix by Bethany C. Morrow
Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century by Alice Wong

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Emily Dockery

1. - Why is this award important? -- for 100 years, the Newbery Award has been THE children's book award. Recognizes the best children's book from the previous year.

2. - Who does it honor and why? -- named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery for his contribution to the children's book industry.

3. - When was the first year it was given and to what book? -- 1922 - The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem van Loon

4. What is the criteria (selection requirements) and terms

1. In identifying “distinguished contribution to American literature,” defined as text, in a book for children,
a. Committee members need to consider the following:

1. Interpretation of the theme or concept

2. Presentation of information including accuracy, clarity, and organization

3. Development of a plot

4. Delineation of characters

5. Delineation of a setting

6. Appropriateness of style.                                       Note: Because the literary qualities to be considered will vary depending on content, the committee need not expect to find excellence in each of the named elements. The book should, however, have distinguished qualities in all of the elements pertinent to it.
b.Committee members must consider excellence of presentation for a child audience

2. Each book is to be considered as a contribution to
American literature. The committee is to make its decision primarily on the text. Other components of a book, such as illustrations, overall design of the book, etc., may be considered when they make the book less effective.

3. The book must be a self-contained entity, not dependent on other media (i.e., sound or film equipment) for its enjoyment.
Note: The committee should keep in mind that the award is for literary quality and quality presentation for children. The award is not for didactic content or popularity.

5. List at least 1 interesting facts about the award or it's history -- Celebrating 100 years of Newbery -- some have made accusations that the award is "too white" much like the Oscars, are they working to make sure that the Newbery is diverse and inclusive?

6. Select and list a minimum of 3 titles that have won the award.
2022 Medal Winner: The Last Cuentista, written by Donna Barba Higuera
2021 Medal Winner: When You Trap a Tiger, written by Tae Keller
2020 Medal Winner: New Kid by Jerry Craft (first graphic novel winner)

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1) Why is this award important?
This award is important because it is awarded to the most distinguished authors of story books.
2) Who does it honor and why?
This award honors Randolph Caldecott for his vivid illustrations and story lines.
3) When was the first year it was given and to what book?
In 1938 it was given to Dorothy P. Lathrop for "Animals of the  Bible".
4) What is the criteria and terms?
The criteria to win a Caldecott award are Excellence of pictorial interpretation and style of story, theme, concept; execution in artistic technique, description of plot, theme, character, setting, mood, or information throughout the picture. The committee also looks at presentation, primarily on illustrations, and limitation to graphics one must be used in picture books. Picture books must be published in English, in the U.S. first or in other countries simultaneously and must go up to age 14 as the targeted audience.
5) One interesting fact is that Randolph Caldecott is called the father of modern picture book and is one of the 3 influential illustrators of children's books in England. Also, I was born on his birth March 22nd.

Make way for ducklings / by Robert McCloskey.

Song of the swallows / Leo Politi.

Madeline's rescue / story and pictures by Ludwig Bemelmans.

A tree is nice / Janice Udry ; pictures by Marc Simont.

Baboushka and the three kings / Ruth Robbins ; illustrated by Nicolas Sidjakov ; adapted from a Russian folk tale.

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Scott O'Dell Award- Raushannah Perkins-Ali

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Scott O'Dell Award- Raushannah Perkins-Ali

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1) This Award is important because Scott O'Dell intended this award to motivate authors to write historical fiction to encourage social consciousness and public responsibility amongst the youth. O'Dell believed in gender equality and featured many women as his protagonists.
2) This award honors Scott O'Dell for his advocacy in historical fiction and a different perspective on writing for children and young people.
3) In 1984 it was given to Elizabeth George Speare for "The Sign of the Beaver".
4) The criteria to receive this award must be first intended for children and young people, a historical fiction story line, must be set in the New World (Canada, South America, Central America and North America), must be written in English, published and written by a citizen of the United States, and does not limit to just picture books but chapter books with intended audience no more than grade 8th.
5) Scott O'Dell is well-known for Island of the Blue Dolphin and this book has been translated in 28 languages, read by children in cultures as different as Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Czechoslovakia, Iran and Israel. The book's 50th anniversary was celebrated in 2010 and is one of my favorite novels still today.

One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia

Elijah Of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis

Worth by A. Lafaye

The Land by Mildred Taylor

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1. This medal is awarded annually by the ALA to the author of "the most distinguished contributions to American literature for children.
2.The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. The bronze medal has the winner's name and the date engraved on the back.
3. The  American Library Association (ALA) awards the first Newbery Medal, honoring the year's best children's book, to The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem van Loon.
4. The Medal shall be awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children published in English in the United States during the preceding year. There are no limitations as to the character of the book considered except that it be original work. Honor Books may be named. These shall be books that are also truly distinguished.
-The Award is restricted to authors who are citizens or residents of the United States.
-The committee in its deliberations is to consider only the books eligible for the award, as specified in the terms.
5. Kate DiCamillo is one of six authors to have been a Newbery winner multiple times.
6. (2017) The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
(1992) Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
(1984) Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary

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1 The Caldecott is important because it goes toward children’s picture books which are often overlooked and even ignored in the world of literature.

2 The Caldecott award honors Randolph Caldecott who illustrated children’s books.

3 The first year was 1938 and the award went to “Animals in the Bible” by Dorothy Lathrop.

4 There are a couple of requirements for winning the Caldecott including that it can only be won by citizens or residents of the US, it must have been published the year before it wins. It has to be a picture book. The book must be in English. Judges look at the style of art chosen, how the pictures represent the story, how the plot and theme are shown, and reactions from an audience made up of children.

5 The Caldecott runners-up were renamed the Caldecott Honor Books (this was in 1971 and the past ones have also been retroactively named Caldecott Honor Books).

We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom

Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback

Mr. Wuffles by David Wiesner

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The North Carolina Children's Book Award (NCCBA) program is a children's choice program designed to introduce children to current children's literature and to instill a love of reading. The award is sponsored by the North Carolina Library Association's Youth Services Section and supported by school and public librarians across the state.

1. This award is important because the list is student nominated books and the award is given based on the votes from the students that have read the books.

2. This award honors both the children nominating and reading the books and the author who wrote them. The goal of the award is to encourage children to become lifelong readers and recognize their favorite books.

3. 1992 was the first year the NCCBA was given. The winner was In the Dark, Dark Room, and other Scary Stories by Alvin Schwartz

4. Criteria for selection: copyright within the last 4 years, diversity considered, books must be readily available for purchase, and children must enjoy them!

5. This is a children’s book award that involves children in all the stages of the process from nominating the books to voting and presenting the award to the author.

6. The most recent award winner:

2023- The Box Turtle by Vanessa Roeder

2022- Bad Dog by Mike Boldt

2021- Be Quiet! by Ryan T. Higgins

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The Pura Belpré Award, established in 1996, is presented annually 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.

The award is named after Pura Belpré, the first Latina librarian for the New York Public Library, who as a children's librarian, author, and storyteller enriched the lives of Puerto Rican children in the United States through her pioneer work of preserving and disseminating Puerto Rican folklore stories.

An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio by Judith Ortiz and Chato's Kitchen written by Gary Soto and illustrated by Susan Guevara were the first books to earn this award in 1996.

The criteria for this award is quite simple; it has to accurately and positively portray of the Latino culture.  In addition it must be written and/or illustrated by a Latino/Latina person, the title must be published in the United States or Puerto Rico during the preceding year and recipients of the award must be residents or citizens of the United States or Puerto Rico.

The award started out biennially, but as of 2009, is now awarded annually.

Past winners:

2021- Vamos! Let’s Go Eat

2020- Sal and Gabi Break the Universe

2019- Dreamers

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Since 1922, lovers of children's literature -- children and adults alike -- anxiously await the announcement of the Newbery Medal for the "most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished American children's book published the previous year. On June 22, 1921, Frederic G. Melcher proposed the award to the American Library Association meeting of the Children's Librarians' Section and suggested that it be named for the eighteenth-century English bookseller John Newbery.

On June 27, 1922, the American Library Association (ALA) awarded the first Newbery Medal, honoring the year’s best children’s book, to The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem van Loon.

The Medal shall be awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children published by an American publisher in the United States in English during the preceding year. There are no limitations as to the character of the book considered except that it be original work. Honor books may be named. These shall be books that are also truly distinguished. The Award is restricted to authors who are citizens or residents of the United States.

The Newberry Award was the first children’s book award in the world.

Past winners: 2023- Freewater by Amina Luqman-Dawson

2022- The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera

2021- When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller

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·         This award is important because it recognizes the most distinguished book for beginning readers.

·         It honors Theodor Seuss Geisel for his accomplishments as a beloved author of children's books that have been relevant for generations.

·         It was established in 2004 but the first award was in 2006 for “Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas” by Sucie Stevenson.

·         The criteria is that it’s “given annually to the most distinguished contribution to the body of American children’s literature and encourages and supports the beginning reader published in English in the US”.

·         One interesting fact is that the award can only be given to authors and illustrators who are citizens or residents of the US.

·         3 titles that won the award are- “There is a Bird on Your Head” by Mo Willems, “I Spy Fly Guy” by Tedd Arnold (Honor) , and “I Want My Hat Back” by Jon Classen (Honor).

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·         This award is important because it is given to a Latino/Latina author and illustrator who create works that embrace the Latino culture.

·         The award honors Pura Belpre because she was the first Latino librarian in the New York Public Library System and was a pioneer in telling and preserving Puerto Rican folklore.

·         It was established in 1996 and the first winners were “An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio” by Judith Ortiz Cofer, and for “Chato’s Kitchen” by Gary Soto, illustrated by Susan Guevara.

·         Two medals are given to an outstanding children’s book that “portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience”. It must be published in the US or Puerto Rico the year before. Winners must residents or citizens of the US or Puerto Rico.

·         An interesting fact is that a Young Adult Author category was added in 2021.

·         Three previous winner were “Esperanza Rising” by Pam Munoz Ryan, “Grandma’s Gift” by Eric Velazquez, and “Just in Case” by Yuyi Morales.

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·         This award is important because it’s given annually to African American authors and illustrators that “demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values”.

·         It honors Coretta Scott King who was married to Martin Luther King, Jr. and who continued to work and carry on the legacy of her husband’s work.

·         The award was created in 1969 and given to “Martin Luther King, Jr,: Man of Peace” by Lillie Patterson in 1970.

·         The criteria is that it’s given annually to African American authors and illustrators who “demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values”. The author and illustrator receive $1,000 and a plaque.

·         An interesting fact is that , “The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Seal was designed by artist Lev Mills in 1974.  The symbolism in the seal reflects both Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s philosophy and the ideals of the award.”.

·         Three award winners are, “Before the Ever After” by Jacqueline Woodson, "Piecing Me Together,” by Renee Watson, “The Stars Beneath Our Feet”, by David Barclay Moore.

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The North Carolina Children's Book Award began in 1992, and is sponsored by the Youth Services Section of NCLA. I explain to my students that what's neat about this award is they get to help vote for the winners, just like the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. The award honors authors and titles that are favorited by children, which is unique for book awards. Regarding criteria, the book literally just has to be chosen by kids. There are 2 categories for the NCCBA - picture books and junior books. Three previous NCCBA winners:
1. The Haunted Hamburger and Other Ghostly Stories (2014)
2. Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes (2013)
3. Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink (1998)

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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. To meet Pura Belpre criteria, the books must have been published in the US or Puerto Rico, and the authors must be US Citizens. Additionally, the titles must focus on the Latino cultural experience. Interesting fact: books can be written in English, Spanish or both (bilingual). Two PB awards are given each year: one for author and one for illustrator. Three previous winners:
1. Effren Divided (2021)
2. Viva Frida (2015)
3. Nino Wrestles the World (2014)

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First awarded in 1938, the Caldecott Award is given each year to children's book illustrators. Caldecott was a game changer among illustrators, and Maurice Sendek is quoted as saying, "Caldecott's work heralds the beginning of the modern picture book." Criteria for winning this award is it must be an illustrated children's book, with the audience being up to age 14. Artistic technique, appropriateness of style, and must accurately portray the plot and theme of the book. The medal itself is made of bronze, weighs 3.1 ounces, and is not worn; it is presented to the recipient in a cherry wood display box. Previous winners:

1. Jumanji (1982)
2. Shadow (1983)
3. The Little Island (1947)

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1. This award is given to the best producer of the best audiobook for children and/or young adults in English in the United States. Helps to honor an different form for books and stories.
2. Named after The Odyssey, by Homer which was originally told and retold orally.
3. First awarded in 2008 to Jazz- produced by Live Oak Media. Jazz is a collection of poems by  Walter Dean Myers, accompanied by original music performed by James "D-Train" Williams and Vanessa Thomas.
4. Criteria:

Source: "Eligibility & Criteria"

All literary genres are eligible for consideration, including read-alongs.

The Committee will consider and vote on titles published within their assigned calendar year, January 1 to October 31, in addition to those published between November 1 and December 31 of the previous year. A title may only be submitted once and cannot be reconsidered the next year.

Audiobooks produced previously in another audio format are ineligible for consideration.

The audiobook is intended for either young adults or children, who are defined as persons up to and including age 18; works for this entire age range are to be considered. Adult titles are ineligible.

Audiobooks featuring single or full cast narration are eligible.

Audiobooks previously published in another country are eligible presuming they have also been distributed in the United States during the term of eligibility.

Only audiobooks produced in English are considered, but this requirement does not limit the use of words or phrases in another language where appropriate in context.

If no title is deemed sufficiently meritorious, no award will be given that year.

The chair, with assistance from designated ALSC or YALSA staff, is responsible for verifying the eligibility of all nominated titles.

The award will be presented to the publisher of the audiobooks.

5. One goal of this award was to remind modern people of the ancient art of storytelling.

- Stunt Boy, In the Meantime by Jason Reynolds- 2023 winner, produced by Simon and Schuster.
- Boogie Boogie, Y'all by C.G. Esperanza- 2022 winner, produced by Harper Audio.
- Kent State by Deborah Wiles- 2021 winner, produced by Scholastic Audiobooks.

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1. Why is this award important?
-This award is important because it recognizes the impact of art within children's literature being at the same level as its writing. It also implores books not simply to entertain children but to encourage a love of reading in general.

2. Who does it honor and why?
-It was made to honor renowned author and illustrator Theodor Geisel, better known as "Dr. Seuss". Giesel's works have inspired a love in reading in many generations and the award honors this great achievement.

3. When was the first year it was given and to what book?
It was first awarded in 2006. It was given to he book Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas, written by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Suçie Stevenson.

4. What is the criteria (selection requirements) and terms?
-Book must be targeted to beginner readers. Typically, children from pre-k through Grade 2
Only allowed to citizens of the United States
Book must be of excellent quality and provides stimulating reading experience with a plot children can follow from beginning to end.

5. List at least I interesting fact about the award or its history
-Among the criteria is a requirement for awarded books to be "distinguishing", the definition of which is that they be "Individually distinct"

Select and list a minimum of 3 titles that have won the award.
There Is a Bird on Your Head, by Mo Willems
You Are (Not) Small, written by Anna Kang, illustrated by Christopher Weyant
Charlie & Mouse, written by Laurel Snyder, illustrated by Emily Hughes

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1. Why is this award important?
Compared to awards like the Newberry which honors writers, the Caldecott Medal is given in recognition of illustrators. This is to show that images are just as important for storytelling as words, and helps foster a love of books in young readers.

2. Who does it honor and why?
It honors 19th-century illustrator Randolph, J Caldecott. Caldecott was considered a greatly influential children's illustrator, with his creations praised for "their ability to create a sense of movement, vitality, and action that complemented the stories they accompanied."

3. When was the first year it was given and to what book?
The first award was given in 1938. It was presented to the book Animals of the Bible, A Picture Book, illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop

4. What is the criteria (selection requirements) and terms?
-Excellence of execution in the artistic technique employed
-Excellence of pictorial interpretation of story, theme, or concept
-Appropriateness of style of illustration to the story, theme or concept
-Delineation of plot, theme, characters, setting, mood or information through the pictures
-Excellence of presentation in recognition of a child audience

5. List at least I interesting fact about the award or its history
-The illustration on the Caldecott Medal, which is taken from Caldecott's illustrations for The Diverting Story of John Gilpin

Select and list a minimum of 3 titles that have won the award.
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg
The Spider and the Fly illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi, written by Mary Howitt

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1. Why is this award important?
-As stated by the creator of the medal, Frederic Melcher, it serves "To encourage original creative work in the field of books for children. To emphasize to the public that contributions to the literature for children deserve similar recognition to poetry, plays, or novels. To give those librarians, who make it their life work to serve children's reading interests, an opportunity to encourage good writing in this field."

2. Who does it honor and why?
-The award honors 18th-centry English bookseller John Newberry. He was considered "The Father of Children's Literature" and the person to first make children's literature a profitable part of the literary market.

3. When was the first year it was given and to what book?
-The first award was given in 1922. It was presented to the book The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem van Loon

4. What is the criteria (selection requirements) and terms?
-The book must be a self-contained entity, not dependent on other media
-Restricted to authors who are citizens or residents of the United States
-Children are an intended potential audience. The book displays respect for children’s understandings, abilities, and appreciations. Children are defined as persons of ages up to and including fourteen, and books for this entire age range are to be considered.
-Marked by eminence and distinction; noted for significant achievement.

5. List at least I interesting fact about the award or its history
-The inscription on the medal has been changed four different times during its history as the awarded evolved to include school an d public librarians.

Select and list a minimum of 3 titles that have won the award.
Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña
The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera

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The NCCBA is an important award, because the nominees and winners are chosen by children in North Carolina schools. The award honors books that children are interested in that have been published within the last three years. There are two categories: picture books and junior books. The award was first given out in 1992 to In the Dark, Dark Room, and other Scary Stories by Alvin Schwartz. The junior category was not added until 1995, where the title, The Boys Start the War by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor was given the award.

Titles that have won the award:

A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt

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The Geisel Award is awarded annually to the most distinguished American book for beginning readers. The award was first given in 2006 but was established in 2004. The criteria for the award is that the book is written and illustrated by a citizen of the United States, is “distinguished” as defined by the award’s terms, and directed towards a pre-k-2nd grade audience. This award is named for Dr. Seuss, Theodor Geisel.

Titles that have won the award:

The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli

Are you Ready to Play Outside? by Mo Willems

Stop! Bot! by James Yang

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The Stonewall Book Award is the first award for LGBTQIA+ books. Anyone can suggest a book to the committee to be considered for the award. The awards honors book for “exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience. The first award was given in 1971 to Patience and Sarah by Isabel Miller. The award is given to books in three categories: adult literature, adult non-fiction, children and young adult titles.

Titles that have won the award:

We Are Little Feminists: Families designed by Lindsey Blakely, written by Archaa Shrivastav

When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff and illustrated by Kaylani Juanita

Hurricane Child by Kacen Callender

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Creepy Carrots won the Caldecott in 2013.
1.  Caldecott's win for the best illustrations for picture books
2.  It honors Illustrator Randolph Caldecott
3.  It was first given in 1938 to "Animals of the Bible."
4.  Requirements:  Illustrator must be US citizen, must be a picture book published the year before, and appeals to a child audience.
5.  The image on the seal was interesting to read about.

Other winners:
Frog and Toad are Friends
Hot Dog
A Tree is Nice

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Won in 2008 by Mo Willems

1.  Importance due to author and illustrator's creativity to engage it's beginning readers.
2.  It honors those who can open the imagination of young and beginner readers.
3.  It was established in 2004 and awarded it's first award in 2006 to "Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas".
4.  Requirements:  Author and Illustrator must be US citizens, the text must support early readers, pictures must give text clues, and the plot must be a "page turner".
5.  I find it nice that the Honor Books get a certificate.  They should be recognized. Also that Mo Willems has been Honorary several times with other titles.

other winners:
Bink and Gollie
The Watermelon Seed
We are growing!

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It won in 2018 for Illustration

1.  It celebrates the Latino children's literature and culture
2.  It honors Pura Belpre who is the first Latina librarian at the NY Public Library.
3.  It was first given in 1996 to "An Island Like you: Stories of the Barrio" by Judith Ortiz Cofer.
4. Requirements:  published in US or Puerto Rico in the previous year, winner must be citizen of US or Puerto Rico, one medal to latino author and another medal to the latino illustrator.
5.  Just finding out about this award is very interesting.

other winners:
Juana and Lucas
Dreamers
Where Wonder Grows

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The Coretta Scott King Book Award is awarded to excellent African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that honor African American culture and universal human values. The award honors Coretta Scott King and her hard work and dedication to peace and human rights. The first award was given to Lillie Patterson in 1970 for her biography, “Martin Luther King Jr. : Man of Peace (Garrard).

Criteria
1.Must portray some aspect of the black experience, past, present, or future.
2.Must be written/illustrated by an African American
3.Must be published in the U.S. in the calendar year preceding presentation of the Award.
4.Must be an original work
5.Must meet established standards of quality writing for youth which include:
•Clear plot
•Well drawn characters, which portray growth and development during the course of the story.
•Writing style which is consistent with and suitable to the age intended
•Accuracy
6.Must be written for a youth audience in one of three categories:
•Preschool-grade 4
•Grades 5-8
•Grades 9-12
7.Particular attention will be paid to titles which seek to motivate readers to develop their own attitudes and behaviors as well as comprehend their personal duty and responsibility as citizens in a pluralistic society.
8.Illustrations should reflect established qualitative standards identified in the statement below:
Illustrations should... “heighten and extend the readers' awareness of the world around him. They should lead him to an appreciation of beauty. The style and content of the illustrations should be...neither coy nor condescending...Storytelling qualities should enlarge upon the story elements that were hinted in the text and should include details that will awaken and strength the imagination of the reader and permit him to interpret the words and pictures in a manner unique to him”

An interesting fact is that the Award recipient wins $1000.

2023 “Freewater” written by Amina Luqman-Dawson
1990 “A Long Hard Journey: The Story of the Pullman Porte” by Patricia C. & Fredrick L. McKissack
Motown and Didi by Walter Dean Myers

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The Coretta Scott King Book Award is awarded to excellent African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that honor African American culture and universal human values. The award honors Coretta Scott King and her hard work and dedication to peace and human rights. The first award was given to Lillie Patterson in 1970 for her biography, “Martin Luther King Jr. : Man of Peace (Garrard).

Criteria

1.Must portray some aspect of the black experience, past, present, or future.

2.Must be written/illustrated by an African American

3.Must be published in the U.S. in the calendar year preceding presentation of the Award.

4.Must be an original work

5.Must meet established standards of quality writing for youth which include:

•Clear plot

•Well drawn characters, which portray growth and development during the course of the story.

•Writing style which is consistent with and suitable to the age intended

•Accuracy

6.Must be written for a youth audience in one of three categories:

•Preschool-grade 4

•Grades 5-8

•Grades 9-12

7.Particular attention will be paid to titles which seek to motivate readers to develop their own attitudes and behaviors as well as comprehend their personal duty and responsibility as citizens in a pluralistic society.

8.Illustrations should reflect established qualitative standards identified in the statement below:

Illustrations should... “heighten and extend the readers' awareness of the world around him. They should lead him to an appreciation of beauty. The style and content of the illustrations should be...neither coy nor condescending...Storytelling qualities should enlarge upon the story elements that were hinted in the text and should include details that will awaken and strength the imagination of the reader and permit him to interpret the words and pictures in a manner unique to him”

An interesting fact is that the Award recipient wins $1000.

2023 “Freewater” written by Amina Luqman-Dawson

1990 “A Long Hard Journey: The Story of the Pullman Porte” by Patricia C. & Fredrick L. McKissack

Motown and Didi by Walter Dean Myers