Earlier this morning at the ALA Midwinter Conference in Boston, the 2010 ALSC media award winners were announced.
The Lion and the Mouse illustrated (and written) by Jerry Pinkney won the Caldecott medal, which is given to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. This book was a stand-out favorite, but what is so special is that Pinkney is the first African-American individual to win this award so this is fantastic!
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead won the Newbery award, which is given to the to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. This book was the winner in many mock Newbery awards, so it was the stand-out favorite to win.
Goving Bovine by Libba Bray won the Printz award, which is given a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. This was a dark horse that surprised some people, but since its publication this book has always received Printz buzz.
The winners of the Coretta Scott King Awards were also announced this morning.
Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson won the author award, which is which is given to African American author for an outstandingly inspirational and educational contribution.
My People by Charles R. Smith Jr. won the illustrator award, which is given to African American illustrator for an outstandingly inspirational and educational contribution.
The Rock and The River by Kekla Magoon won the the John Steptoe Award for New Talent, which is given to to affirm new talent and to offer visibility to excellence in writing and/or illustration.
There were also many other awards given out as well as honor books in each award category. Publisher Weekly has an award round-up as well as the ALSC website.
Wow – great looking covers & the books sound amazing :)
Jemi, these covers do look fantastic next to each other.
I have yet to read GOING BOVINE. I heard that it was witty and fun. So now I’m really interested.
I met Kekla at the AACBWI Conference last April and she was really nice and she also did a reading of her book. THE ROCK AND THE RIVER is also on my TBR list.