It was an exciting time earlier this morning in the US when the winners of the 2013 ALA Youth Media Awards were announced. The Youth Media Awards include the prestigious Newbery Medal and Caldecott Medal and the Printz Award.
Congratulations to all the winners! I think it’s the first time that I’ve read and loved the winners of the Newbery and Caldecott Medal so I’m very pleased that they won. Here are the winners and honour books:
John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature:
There were three Newbery Honour Books announced too:
Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children:
There were five Caldecott Honour Books announced too:
Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults:
There were four Printz Honour Books announced too:
For more information about the awards and the winners of the other book awards check out this article http://www.sacbee.com/2013/01/28/5146146/american-library-association-announces.html.
