Looking for great books for young people? The ALA Youth Media Award winners are a great place to start. "The Crossover," written by Kwame Alexander, is the 2015 Newbery Medal winner. Click through to see some of the other winners.
Looking for great books for young people? The ALA Youth Media Award winners are a great place to start. "The Crossover," written by Kwame Alexander, is the 2015 Newbery Medal winner. Click through to see some of the other winners.
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"The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend," illustrated by Dan Santat, is the 2015 Caldecott Medal winner.
"The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend," illustrated by Dan Santat, is the 2015 Caldecott Medal winner.
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"Brown Girl Dreaming," written by Jacqueline Woodson, is the Coretta Scott King Author award winner.
"Brown Girl Dreaming," written by Jacqueline Woodson, is the Coretta Scott King Author award winner.
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"Firebird," illustrated by Christopher Myers, is the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Book winner.
"Firebird," illustrated by Christopher Myers, is the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Book winner.
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"When I Was the Greatest," written by Jason Reynolds, is the Steptoe winner.
"When I Was the Greatest," written by Jason Reynolds, is the Steptoe winner.
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"I'll Give You the Sun," written by Jandy Nelson, is the 2015 Printz Award winner.
"I'll Give You the Sun," written by Jandy Nelson, is the 2015 Printz Award winner.
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"A BOY AND A JAGUAR" written by Alan Rabinowitz and illustrated by Catia Chien, wins the Schneider Family Book Award for children ages 0 to 10.
"A BOY AND A JAGUAR" written by Alan Rabinowitz and illustrated by Catia Chien, wins the Schneider Family Book Award for children ages 0 to 10.
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"Rain Reign" by Ann M. Martin is the winner of the Schneider Family Book Award for ages 11-13.
"Rain Reign" by Ann M. Martin is the winner of the Schneider Family Book Award for ages 11-13.
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"Girls Like Us," written by Gail Giles, is the winner of the Schneider Family Book Award for ages 13-18.
"Girls Like Us," written by Gail Giles, is the winner of the Schneider Family Book Award for ages 13-18.
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Paul R. Gagne and Melissa Reilly Ellard, Weston Woods Studios Inc., producers of "Me ... Jane," are the Carnegie Medal winners.
Paul R. Gagne and Melissa Reilly Ellard, Weston Woods Studios Inc., producers of "Me ... Jane," are the Carnegie Medal winners.
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Author Donald Crews, whose books include "Shortcut," won the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for his substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children.
Author Donald Crews, whose books include "Shortcut," won the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for his substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children.
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Sharon M. Draper is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults
Sharon M. Draper is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults
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"Mikis and the Donkey," written by Bibi Dumon Tak and illustrated by Philip Hopman, is the 2015 Batchelder Award winner.
"Mikis and the Donkey," written by Bibi Dumon Tak and illustrated by Philip Hopman, is the 2015 Batchelder Award winner.
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"H. O. R. S. E:. A Game of Basketball and Imagination," produced by Live Oak Media, is the 2015 Odyssey Award winner.
"H. O. R. S. E:. A Game of Basketball and Imagination," produced by Live Oak Media, is the 2015 Odyssey Award winner.
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"Viva Frida," written and illustrated by Yuyi Morales, is the Pura Belpré Illustrator Award winner.
"Viva Frida," written and illustrated by Yuyi Morales, is the Pura Belpré Illustrator Award winner.
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"I Lived on Butterfly Hill" is the 2015 Pura Belpré Author Award winner. The book is written by Marjorie Agosín and illustrated by Lee White.
"I Lived on Butterfly Hill" is the 2015 Pura Belpré Author Award winner. The book is written by Marjorie Agosín and illustrated by Lee White.
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"The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus," written by Jen Bryant, is the Sibert Award winner.
"The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus," written by Jen Bryant, is the Sibert Award winner.
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"This Day in June," written by Gayle E. Pitman, Ph.D. and illustrated by Kristyna Litten, is the winner of the 2015 Stonewall Children's & Young Adult Literature Award.
"This Day in June," written by Gayle E. Pitman, Ph.D. and illustrated by Kristyna Litten, is the winner of the 2015 Stonewall Children's & Young Adult Literature Award.
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"You Are (Not) Small," written by Anna Kang and illustrated by Christopher Weyant, is the Seuss Award winner.
"You Are (Not) Small," written by Anna Kang and illustrated by Christopher Weyant, is the Seuss Award winner.
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"Gabi, a Girl in Pieces," written by Isabel Quintero, is the 2015 Morris Award winner.
"Gabi, a Girl in Pieces," written by Isabel Quintero, is the 2015 Morris Award winner.
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"Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek," written by Maya Van Wagenen, is the 2015 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction winner.
"Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek," written by Maya Van Wagenen, is the 2015 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction winner.
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The 2016 Arbuthnot Lecture will be delivered by pioneering author and literacy advocate Pat Mora.
The 2016 Arbuthnot Lecture will be delivered by pioneering author and literacy advocate Pat Mora.
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The books that follow were awarded the Alex Award for the best adult books that appeal to teen audiences, including "All the Light We Cannot See," by Anthony Doerr.
The books that follow were awarded the Alex Award for the best adult books that appeal to teen audiences, including "All the Light We Cannot See," by Anthony Doerr.
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"Bellweather Rhapsody," by Kate Racculia.
"Bellweather Rhapsody," by Kate Racculia.
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"Bingo's Run," by James A. Levine.
"Bingo's Run," by James A. Levine.
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"Confessions," by Kanae Minato
"Confessions," by Kanae Minato
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"Everything I Never Told You," by Celeste Ng.
"Everything I Never Told You," by Celeste Ng.
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"Lock In," by John Scalzi.
"Lock In," by John Scalzi.
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"The Martian," by Andy Weir.
"The Martian," by Andy Weir.
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"The Terrorist's Son: A Story of Choice" by Zak Ebrahim with Jeff Giles.
"The Terrorist's Son: A Story of Choice" by Zak Ebrahim with Jeff Giles.
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"Wolf in White Van," by John Darnielle.
"Wolf in White Van," by John Darnielle.
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