What the Oscars are to film, the ALA Youth Awards are to American Children's Books. Every year a committee of librarians and other children's experts choose the best work in children's literature based on original and creative work. Guiding parents,educators, and librarians in selecting the best material for their audiences, the ALA awards are recognised worldwide for the high quality that they represent.
John Newbery Medal for most outstanding contribution to children’s literature.
“When You Reach Me,” written by Rebecca Stead, is the 2010 Newbery Medal winner.
Four Newbery Honor Books also were named:
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“Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice” by Phillip Hoose
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“The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate” by Jacqueline Kelly
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“Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” by Grace Lin
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“The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg” by Rodman Philbrick
Randolph Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American picture book for children
“The Lion & the Mouse,” illustrated and written by Jerry Pinkney, is the 2010 Caldecott Medal winner.
Two Caldecott Honor Books also were named:
“All the World,” illustrated by Marla Frazee, written by Liz Garton Scanlon
“Red Sings from Treetops: A Year in Colors,” illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski, written by Joyce Sidman
Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults
“Going Bovine,” written by Libba Bray, is the 2010 Printz Award winner.
Four Printz Honor Books also were named:
“Charles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of Faith” by Deborah Heiligman,
“The Monstrumologist” by Rick Yancey,
“Punkzilla” by Adam Rapp,
“Tales of the Madman Underground: An Historical Romance, 1973” by John Barnes,
Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults.
“Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal,” written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, is the King Author Book winner. The book is illustrated by R. Gregory Christie,
One King Author Honor Book was selected:
“Mare’s War” by tanita s. davis
Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Book Award
“My People,” illustrated by Charles R. Smith Jr., is the King Illustrator Book winner. The book was written by Langston Hughes
One King Illustrator Honor Book was selected:
“The Negro Speaks of Rivers,” illustrated by E. B. Lewis, written by Langston Hughes
Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award
“The Rock and the River,” written by kekla magoon, is the Steptoe winner.
Coretta Scott King – Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement
Walter Dean Myers is the winner of this first-ever Coretta Scott King – Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award pays tribute to the quality and magnitude of beloved children’s author Virginia Hamilton. Myers’ books include: “Amiri & Odette: A Love Story, “Fallen Angels,” “Monster,”
Pura Belpré (Illustrator) Award honoring a Latino writer and illustrator whose children’s books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience
“Book Fiesta!: Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day; Celebremos El día de los niños/El día de los libros,” illustrated by Rafael López, is the Belpré Illustrator Award winner. The book was written by Pat Mora
Three Belpré Illustrator Honor Books were selected: “Diego: Bigger Than Life,” illustrated by David Diaz, written by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand ; “My Abuelita,” illustrated by Yuyi Morales, written by Tony Johnston; and “Gracias Thanks,” illustrated by John Parra, written by Pat Mora
Pura Belpré (Author) Award
“Return to Sender,” written by Julia Alvarez, is the Belpré Author Award winner.
Two Belpré Author Honor Books were named: “Diego: Bigger Than Life,” written by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, illustrated by David Diaz ; and “Federico García Lorca,” written by Georgina Lázaro, illustrated by Enrique S. Moreiro
Schneider Family Book Award for books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience
“Django” written and illustrated by Bonnie Christensen Press,wins the award for best young children ages 0 to 10.
“Anything but Typical” written by Nora Raleigh Baskin Readers, is the winner for middle grades (ages 11-13).
The teen (ages 13-18) award winner is “Marcelo in the Real World,” written by Francisco X. Stork
For a complete list of the ALA awards and the book's publisher's please look here.
