With its vivid annotations for all winning medal and honor books since the inception of the awards (Newbery in 1922 and Caldecott in 1938), librarians and teachers everywhere rely on this indispensable guide for quick-reference, collection and curriculum development, and readers' advisory. Indexed by title and author/illustrator, the 2001 edition includes background on the awards and photos of the new medalists and their books. If you serve young people, the 2001 edition will help you to introduce children to outstanding literature and illustration in creative ways and to make literature...

Offers annotations for the medal and honor books since the inception of the Newbery and Caldecott Awards. This book discusses the terms and definitions that have evolved for both awards and the significance of the awards as an evaluation of children's literature.

This comprehensive revision offers additional materials for the entries and brings consistency to the imprints. New to the 2007 edition is a feature essay by author, Booklinks founder, and former children's book editor for Booklist, Barbara Elleman, The John Newbery Medal: The First Decade. The Newbery and Caldecott Awards 2007 will help you introduce children's to outstanding literature and illustration and support your own literature selections from the criteria used for these celebrated awards.

Newly updated to include all 2010 award winners, the latest edition of the Newbery and Caldecott Awards guide covers awards for the most distinguished American children s literature and illustration. Librarians and teachers everywhere rely on this annual guide for quick reference, collection and curriculum development, and readers advisory. Retaining the fresh look and format introduced in the last edition, the 2010 guide also includes. A new preface from ALSC Executive Director Aimee Strittmatter; Revised awards eligibility criteria, alongside a new essay, The Times They Are a-Changin, by...