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| Literature: Award Winners |
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Description:
| These sites are about children's and young adult's literature awards. Includes information about several awards such as the Newbery, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Pura Belpre, Michael L. Printz, Best Books for Young Adults, and more. Learn about the history of the awards and see the winners from the current and previous years. eThemes on the Show Me and Mark Twain award winners are included. |
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Grade Level:
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| Newbery Medal
Information about this award for the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. You can read about the previous winners and why this award is given.
Caldecott Medal
Information about this award for the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. Includes lists of the previous winners and the history of the award.
Coretta Scott King Award
Information about this award for authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream." You can read about the previous winners and the history of this award.
Pura Belpre Award
Information about this award given to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth. You can read about the previous winners and what the award is all about.
Best Books for Young Adults
This is a list of the best books choosen each year for young adults. You can see lists from the previous years also.
Michael L. Printz Award
Information about this award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. You can read about the previous winners and why this honor is awarded.
100 Best Books for Children
This list is compiled by the National Education Association. Includes books for preschoolers to young adults.
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards
Information about this award for children's books and the winners. Includes the previous winners and the award's history.
Children's Literature Annual Top Choice List
See the list of book awards, honors, and prizes.
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