The Book Awards Have Been Announced

This is a big day in the library and publishing world. We await these awards as many do the Academy Awards. I am particularly excited because several of the books I was rooting for are winners! These include

Caldecott Medal winner    

The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney

Newbery Medal winner     

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

Newbery Medal honor       

The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg  by Rodman Philbrick

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly

There are many other distinguished books and authors who won awards today. For a complete list of awards, go to www.ala.org/yma/