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In January, the American Library Association announced its list of winners for a host of prestigious writing and illustrating awards in children's literature. One such award, the Robert F. Sibert Medal for most distinguished children's non-fiction/informational title, was awarded to author Candace Fleming and illustrator Eric Rohmann, for their truly accomplished picture book, 'Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera' (2020, Holiday House, $18.99, ages 6 to 9). Fleming has appeared on the Sibert list three times in the last seven years, two of those with Rohmann for 'Honeybee' and for 'Giant...

Top books, video, and audiobooks for children and young adults revealed at ALA Midwinter Virtual January 25, 2021 On January 25, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, digital media, video, and audiobooks for children and young adults—including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery, and Printz awards—at its Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits taking place virtually from Chicago. A list of all the 2021 award winners follows: John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature: When You Trap a Tiger, written by Tae Keller, is the 2021...

The 2020 Caldecott Medal, for outstanding illustration This year’s Caldecott Medal goes to  The Undefeated (Amazon) illustrated by the incredible Kadir Nelson, and written by Kwame Alexander. It’s on nearly every best children’s books of 2020 list, and has won numerous awards for its depiction of the strength of the Black contribution to American society. Start here for a must-have book for your collection at home, no matter how old your kids.   The 2020 Newbery Medal, for outstanding writing I’m fascinated to see a graphic novel win the Newbery Medal this year, but the numerous a...