Ta Da!! (2010 Newbery & Caldecott)
Yesterday morning was the big announcement of this year’s Newbery and Caldecott children’s book award winners. Drum roll please…
John Newbery:
“The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.”2010 WINNER - When You Reach Me
by Rebecca Stead
2010 HONORS -
Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice
by Phillip M. Hoose
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
by Jacqueline Kelly
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
by Grace Lin (YIPPEE!! Bought this for my 9 year-old for Christmas!)
Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg
by Rodman Philbrick
Randolph Caldecott:
“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.”2010 WINNER - The Lion & the Mouse
by Jerry Pinkney
2010 HONORS -
All the World
illustrated by Marla Frazee, written by Liz Garton Scanlon
Red Sings from Treetops: A Year in Colors
illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski, written by Joyce Sidman
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!
PS: How well do you know your children’s book awards? If you can’t tell your Theodor Seuss Geisel Award from your Pura Belpré Award, then you can read up on them all here.
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