The American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books for children and young adults this week. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the awards encourage original and creative work. Please note this is a partial listing. Use the link at the bottom of this post for a complete list.
This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen -- Winner: Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American picture book for children.
Creepy Carrots by Illustrated by Peter Brown, written by Aaron Reynolds -- Honor Book: Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American picture book for children.
Extra Yarn by Illustrated by Jon Klassen, written by MarcBarnett -- Honor Book: Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American picture book for children.
Green by Laura Vaccaro Seeger -- Honor Book: Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American picture book for children.
One Cool Friend by Illustrated by David Small, written by Toni Buzzeo -- Honor Book: Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American picture book for children.
Sleep Like a Tiger by Illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski, written by Mary Logue -- Honor Book: Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American picture book for children.
Up, Tall and High! by Ethan Long -- Winner: Seuss Award for the most distinguished beginning reader book.
Let's Go For A Drive! by Mo Willems -- Honor Book: Seuss Award for the most distinguished beginning reader book.
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin and James Dean -- Honor Book: Seuss Award for the most distinguished beginning reader book.
Rabbit and Robot: The Sleepover by Cece Bell -- Honor Book: Seuss Award for the most distinguished beginning reader book.
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate -- Winner: Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature.
Splendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Schlitz -- Honor Book: Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature.
Bomb: The Race to Build - And Steal - the World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin -- Honor Book: Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature.
Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage -- Honor Book: Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature.
In Darkness by Nick Lake -- Winner: Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz -- Honor Book: Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults.
Code name Verity by Elizabeth Wein -- Honor Book: Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults.
Dodger by Terry Pratchett -- Honor Book: Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults.
The White Bicycle by Beverly Brenna -- Honor Book: Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults.
Katie Zimmermann / Youth Collection Development Specialist