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Award Winning Books in Children's Literature

1. Caldecott Award
   The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.  The first Caldecott Award was given in 1938.
2. Newbery Award
   The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by ALSC, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.  The first Newbery Award was given in 1922.  The Newbery Award is considered to be the first children's book award in the world.
3. Laura Ingalls Wilder Award
   Administered by ALSC, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award was first given to its namesake in 1954. The award honors an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have made, over a period of years, a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children.
4. Coretta Scott King Award
   The Coretta Scott King Award is presented annually by the Coretta Scott King Task Force of ALA's Social Responsibilities Round Table. The award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his widow, Coretta Scott King, for their work in promoting world peace and brotherhood.  Recipients are authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream.  The first Coretta Scott King Award was given in 1970.
5. Hans Christian Andersen Medal
   The Hans Christian Andersen Medal is named in honor of Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish author of literary folktales for children.  The awards are presented every two years by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) to an author and an illustrator, living at the time of the nomination, whose complete works have made a lasting contribution to children's literature. The Hans Christian Andersen Awards are the highest international recognition given to an author and an illustrator of children's books.   The author's award was first given in 1956 and the illustrators' award in 1966.
   

 

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