American Library Association Award Winning Books Caldecott and Newberry Medals Coretta Scott King Awards (Author and Illustrator)

The Caldecott Medal 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.

The Caldecott Medal Established in 1938 Established in 1938 Honors an American children’s book illustrator published the previous year Honors an American children’s book illustrator published the previous year

Who was Randolph Caldecott? (40 yrs. Old) (40 yrs. Old) His illustrated children books were so popular, they were published each Christmas for eight years His illustrated children books were so popular, they were published each Christmas for eight years The Farmer's Boy by Randolph Caldecott The Babes in the Wood illustrated by Randolph Caldecott

2009 Caldecott Winner The House in the Night by Susan Marie Swanson (AR Info not Available)

The Newberry Medal The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It 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

The Newberry Medal Established in 1922 Established in 1922 Honors an American author who has made a “substantial contribution to American literature for children.” Honors an American author who has made a “substantial contribution to American literature for children.”

Who was John Newberry? (54 yrs. Old) (54 yrs. Old) British Bookseller – the first to make children’s literature profitable British Bookseller – the first to make children’s literature profitable At 16, he was an apprentice to a book printer – William Carnan. The printer died and left his business to John Newberry when he was 24 years old. At 16, he was an apprentice to a book printer – William Carnan. The printer died and left his business to John Newberry when he was 24 years old. A Little Pretty Pocket Book (1743) Known as the “first children’s book”

2009 Newberry Winner The Graveyard Book The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman AR Level: 5.1 Points: 10.0

The Coretta Scott King Medal Given to African American authors and illustrator for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions, the Coretta Scott King Book Award titles promote understanding and appreciation of the culture of all peoples and their contribution to the realization of the American dream.

Began in 1960 Began in 1960 Designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood. Designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood. Two awards given: Illustrator and Author Two awards given: Illustrator and Author

2009 Coretta Scott King Award Winner - Illustrator The Blacker the Berry by Joyce Carol Thomas (AR Info Not Available)

2009 Coretta Scott King Award Winner - Author We are the Ship: The Story of the Negro League Baseball by Kadir Nelson by Kadir Nelson AR Level:5.9 AR Level:5.9 Points: 3.0 Points: 3.0

Award Process Books published the previous year are submitted to committees for review. Books published the previous year are submitted to committees for review. Committee members decide which books will be put on a ballot for voting. Committee members decide which books will be put on a ballot for voting. Voting begins and a winner emerges. Voting begins and a winner emerges. A book cannot be both a Caldecott and Newberry winner, but it can receive the Coretta Scott King Award on the same year. A book cannot be both a Caldecott and Newberry winner, but it can receive the Coretta Scott King Award on the same year.

Honor Books Other books that the committee decides are worthy of attention. Other books that the committee decides are worthy of attention. Still receive a medal (silver) Still receive a medal (silver) Newbery Honor SealCaldecott Honor Seal