From the Association for Library Service to Children, this annual guide for librarians and teachers lists and annotates all of the winners of the Newberry and Caldecott awards and Honor Books in Ameri
The Newberry and Caldecott awards highlight excellent examples of American children's literature. This work offers short synopses of Newberry and Caldecott award winners and honors, working backwards
Continuing The Horn Book's retrospective series covering the most prestigious awards in children's book publishing, librarians detail both the awards themselves and the books chosen. They assemble r
Covers awards for the most distinguished American children's literature and illustration, and includes information on locating each of the celebrated books and a definition of the selection criteria.
The Newbery Award-winning author of THE CROSSOVER pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree.Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this
This original folktale set in Cameroon is full of adventure and sly humor. Lloyd Alexander's story of a young man visiting -- and then becoming -- the village fortune-teller is brought to vibrant life with some of Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman's most memorable artwork. Both children and adults will relish The Fortune-tellers. "A funny, playful story that evokes the irony of the human condition." -- Booklist,starred review "Alexander narrates his original tale with folkloric verve and his own mellow brand of irony;Hyman realizes the African setting in...splendid illustrations. A winning tale, superlatively presented." -- Kirkus Reviews,pointer review Lloyd Alexander's many achievements include a Newbery Medal, a Newbery Honor Medal, and the National Book Award.Trina Schart Hyman won the Caldecott Medal for Saint George and the Dragon and a Caldecott Honor Medal for Little Red Riding Hood, among numerous other awards.
