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.

2010 Caldecott Award winner:  LION & THE MOUSE    by Jerry Pinkney

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.

2010 Newbery Award winner: WHEN YOU REACH ME by Rebecca Stead

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.

2010 Young Reader's Choice Award winners:

     Junior Division: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal by Jeff Kinney                        

     Intermediate Division: Schooled by Gordon Korman

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