American Library Association (ALA)January 26, 2009
American Library Association (ALA)
John Newberry Award
The Newbery Medal named for 18th-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, division of ALA, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The Graveyard Book
by Neil Gaiman
Awarded on: January 26, 2009
Bod is an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual place-he's the
only living resident of a graveyard. Raised from infancy by
the ghosts, werewolves, and other cemetery denizens, Bod has
learned the antiquated customs of his guardians' time as
well as Read More »
American Library Association (ALA)
Caldecott Medal
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the ALA, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book The House In The Night
by Susan Marie Swanson, Beth Krommes
Awarded on: January 26, 2009
A spare, patterned text and glowing pictures explore the
origins of light that make a house a home in this bedtime
book for young children. Naming nighttime things that are
both comforting and intriguing to preschoolersβa key, a bed,
the moon Read More »
American Library Association (ALA)
Coretta Scott King Book Award
Given to African American authors and illustrators for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions, promoting understanding and appreciation of the American dream. We Are the Ship
by Kadir Nelson
Awarded on: January 26, 2009
The Story of Negro League Baseball
The story of Negro League baseball is the story of gifted
athletes and determined owners; of racial discrimination and
international sportsmanship; of fortunes won and lost; of
triumphs and defeats on and off the field. It is a perfect
mirror for Read More »
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