| Literature Links
Trying to find something great to read? Use the links below
to visit the websites of award-winning literature.
Caldecott Award and Honor Books
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the American Library
Association to honor the illustrator of the most distinguished American
picture book for children.
Newbery Award and Honor Books
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library
Association to honor the author of the most distinguished contribution to
American children's literature.
Coretta Scott King Award and Honor Books
The Coretta Scott King Award is given annually by the Coretta Scott
King Task Force of the American Library Association and it honors authors
and illustrators of African descent whose excellent work promote an
understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream."
Belpre Medal Books
The Belpre Medal honors outstanding children's literature and
illustration celebrating the Latino/a cultural experience.
Children's Notable Lists
The ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children) publishes annual
lists highlighting excellent library materials in the categories of books,
recordings, videos and software.
Nutmeg Children's Book
Award (Connecticut)
The Nutmeg Children's Book Award encourages Connecticut students in grades
4-6 and 7-8 to read quality literature and vote for the favorite book for
children in Connecticut.
Complete
List of ALA Book Award Sites
Click the above link to find more information about the awards listed above
as well as other annual literature awards.
Website created by:
K. Frost, Library Media Specialist
Clover Street School, WIndsor, CT 06095
Last updated: September 7, 2006 |