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Children Literature Award Winners

Caldacott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery, and Pura Belpré Awards

Caldecott

Caldecott Medal History A detailed article about the award and the history behind it.
Caldecott, Randolph An article about the man for whom the award is named.
Teaching with Caldecott Books Book descriptions, lesson plans, and reading questions for Caldecott winning books

Coretta Scott King

Coretta Scott King Awards History History, seal description, and list of award winners.
Coretta Scott King List Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Newbery

Newbery Medal History A detailed article about the award and the history behind it.
Newbery Medal List Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present
Newbery & Caldecott mock election kit Demonstrates the selection process with criteria, outlines, and examples.

Printz

Michael L. Printz Award This award goes to books that exemplify literary excellence in young adult literature.
Who was Mike Printz

Pura Belpré

Pura Belpré Award: Award home page which describes the award and lists the winners.
Pura Belpré, the author and illustrator Learn about Pura Belpré the author and illustrator for whom the award was named.

Robert F. Sibert Medal

Robert F. Sibert Medal The Sibert Medal is awarded annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished informational book published in the United States in English during the preceding year.