Among numerous awards recognizing excellent work in writing, illustrating, and publishing for children and young adults, the Caldecott and Newbery Medals are by far the most anticipated. The American Library Association's annual Youth Media Awards were held yesterday in conjunction with the association's midwinter meeting. Awards ceremony attendees—even those listening in by livestream, as I did—will have remarked the palpable anticipation as Carolyn Brodie, president of the Association for Library Service to Children, announced the Caldecott and Newbery winners.
The Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children has been awarded annually since 1938; this is its 75th anniversary. The John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature was inaugurated in 1922. Past winners of each award are listed on the website of the ALSC, a division of the American Library Association and the organizer of the Youth Media Awards.
Award committees for each Medal name honor books in addition to the Medal winner. The Honor books for this year's Caldecott Medal are as follows:
