Caldecott Medal - Named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is an annual awardgiven to the artist of the most distinguished American picturebook for children.

Newbery Award - Named in honor of eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is an annual award given to the author of the most distinguished American story/content book for children.

Young Reader's Choice - Picked by the students from the Northwest as their favorite book of the year.