CALDECOTT  MEDAL

The  Randolph  Caldecott medal is awarded annually in January by  the American Library Association to the artist of the most distinguished  American picture book for children.  It was established in 1938 and is named for  Randolph Caldecott, a  19th century English illustrator of children's books.

2009 Caldecott Award winner:  THE HOUSE IN THE NIGHT by Susan Marie Swanson, illustrated by Beth Krommes

NEWBERY  MEDAL

The John Newbery Medal is also given annually by the American Association.  This award is for the  most distinguished contribution to American  literature for children.  It was established in 1922 and is named for an 18th century  English  publisher and bookseller who published books especially for children.

2009 Newbery Award winner: THE GRAVEYARD BOOK by Neil Gaiman

For a  list  of past winners, go to the Boise Public Library website (click on the following: kids-booklists & authors-award winning books

YOUNG  READER'S  CHOICE  AWARD

This special award is determined by  students  who live in the Pacific Northwest who read  at least two of the titles from a list of nominated books and then vote for their favorite in March.

2009 Young Reader's Choice Award winners:

     Junior Division: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo                        

     Intermediate Division: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne

For a list of past winners, go to this website: http://www.pnla.org/yrca/pastwinners.htm