Monday, January 25, 2010

And the winners are...

Last week we wrote about the upcoming announcements for various awards for children's and young adult literature. Here is a list of some of the award recipients:

When You Reach MeNewbery Medal: When You Reach Me, by Rebecca Stead.

The Lion & the MouseCaldecott Medal: The Lion & the Mouse, written and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney.

Going BovinePrintz Award: Going Bovine, by Libba Bray.

Bad news for outlawsCoretta Scott King Author Award: Bad news for outlaws: the remarkable life of Bass Reeves, deputy U.S. marshall, written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. Vaunda Nelson is Youth Services Librarian at Rio Rancho's Esther Bone Memorial Library.

Return to SenderPura Belpré Author Award: Return to Sender, by Julia Alvarez.

Flash BurnoutMorris Award: Flash Burnout, by L.K. Madigan.

For information about Honor Books (runners-up) and winners for additional medals and awards, check the official press release. For information about the awards themselves, the ALA has these links.

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