2010 ALA Youth Media Awards Announced
Earlier today the American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, audiobooks and video for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its Midwinter Meeting in Boston.
A complete list of all the 2010 literary award winners can be seen here. Highlights include:
Winner of the John Newbery Medal (for most outstanding contribution to children’s literature):
When You Reach Me written by Rebecca Stead
Winner of the Caldecott Medal (for most distinguished American picture book for children):
The Lion & the Mouse illustrated and written by Jerry Pinkney
Winner of the Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award (recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults):
Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
Winner of the Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Book Award:
My People illustrated by Charles R. Smith Jr. and written by Langston Hughes
Winner of the Pura Belpré (Illustrator) Award (honoring a Latino writer and illustrator whose children’s books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience):
Book Fiesta!: Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day; Celebremos El día de los niños/El día de los libros illustrated by Rafael López and written by Pat Mora
Winner of the Pura Belpré (Author) Award:
Return to Sender written by Julia Alvarez
January 18th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
I’m so excited that Grace Lin’s “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” won a Newbery Honor! The honor is very well-deserved!…
January 18th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
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I totally agree! I have been recommending Where the Mountain Meets the Moon to everyone. It was one of my favorite books from 2009. Not only is the story amazing but so are the illustrations. Such a talented writer and illustrator!
January 18th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
P.S. Check out Grace’s reaction on hearing the news http://outergrace.blogspot.com/2010/01/morning-phone-call.html
January 18th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
Thanks for posting this; I heard the news via FB.
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:41 am
[...] * Heartfelt congratulations to the winners and honorees of the ALA Book Awards! The agitation provoked by various cover controversies, as well as the situation in Haiti, occupied my mind and the blog most of the week (though I expressed my joy on fellow bloggers’ sites); that said I will comment and celebrate more extensively that event this coming Tuesday. I’m sure you’ve all heard of and checked the books already, especially the multicultural ones! In case you haven’t had a chance to do so, here is the complete list of winners. I also recommend Corinne’s–PaperTigers.org–excellent post which highlights the ALA Youth Media multicultural winners! [...]
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