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The Newbery Medal honors the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
The Caldecott Medal honors the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award is an annual award given to the author of the book voted most outstanding by students in grades four through eight in participating Illinois schools.
The Coretta Scott King Awards are given to an African American author and an African American illustrator for an outstandingly inspirational and educational contribution.
The Belpre Award medal honors a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose works best portray, affirm, and celebrate the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal
The Sibert Medal honors the author of the most distinguished informational book published during the preceding year.