Winners of the most respected prizes in children's literature speak out in an exclusive collection ofacceptance speeches, culled from the archives of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)and The Horn Book magazine. Featuring authors and illustrators selected during the past 10 years, thebook includes speeches by Neil Gaiman (Newbery 2009) David Wiesner (Caldecott 2002, 2007) Kate DiCamillo (Newbery 2004)Each speech is accompanied by The Horn Book review of the winning title and a biographical profile ofits celebrated creator. Three insightful introductory essays examine...