The American Library Association celebrated the best in children's literature by announcing the 2010 Newbery, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King awards, along with many others.
Below are many of the winners - follow this link to see the complete list of award and honor winners.
John Newbery Medal for most outstanding contribution to children’s literature:
When You Reach Me, by Rebecca Stead.
Randolph Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American picture book for children:
The Lion and the Mouse, illustrated and written by Jerry Pinkney.
Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults:
Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal, by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson.
Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Book Award:
My People illustrated by Charles R. Smith Jr.
Pura Belpré (Illustrator) Award honoring a Latino writer and illustrator whose children’s books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience:
Book Fiesta!: Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day; Celebremos El día de los niños/El día de los libros, illustrated by Rafael López.
Pura Belpré (Author) Award :
Return to Sender, by Julia Alvarez.
Schneider Family Book Award for books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience:
Django, written and illustrated by Bonnie Christensen wins the award for best young children ages 0 to 10.
Anything but Typical, by Nora Raleigh Baskin is the winner for middle grades (ages 11-13).
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for most distinguished beginning reader book:
Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!, by Geoffrey Hayes.
Next time you visit the children's room, ask us about these distinguished books and take one home with you!
