Popular Book Awards
This award is presented to the author of the most
distinguished contribution to American literature for children. It is named in honor of John Newbery, a
well-known 18th century British bookseller. It is awarded annually to a book
published in the preceding year.
Books that are considered but do not win are given an Honor Medal. It was first given in 1922.
This award is presented to the artist of the most
distinguished American picture book for children. It is named in honor of Randolph
Caldecott, a 19th century English illustrator. It is awarded annually to a book published
in the preceding year. Books that
are considered but do not win are given an Honor Medal. It was first given in 1938.
This award is resented to authors and illustrators of
African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and
appreciation of the “American Dream.”
It commemorates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors
his widow, Coretta Scott King, for her courage and determination in
continuing the work for peace. It is
presented annually, and was established in 1970.
This award is presented to the 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. It is named after Pura
Belpre, the first
This award is presented to an American publisher for a
children’s book considered to be the most outstanding of those books
originally published in a foreign language or a foreign country, and then
translated into English and published in the
This award is presented annually to the author of the
most distinguished informational book published in English during the
preceding year. Books that are considered,
but do not win, are given Honor Medals.
This award was established in 2001.
This award honors outstanding books, chosen annually by
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