NEWBERY AWARD
The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
CALDECOTT MEDAL
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of 19th Century English illustrator, Randolph Caldecott. The award is presented annually by the Association for Library Service to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
2023 Caldecott Winner: Hot Dog illustrated and written by Doug Salati
2023 John Newbery Medal winner: Freewater by Amina Luqman- Dawson
2023 Geisel Award Winner: I Did It! by Michael Emberly
2023 Corretta Scott King Author Award Winner: Freeewater by Amina Luqman-Dawson
2023 Corretta Scott King Illustrator Award: Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual illustrated by Frank Morrison, written by Carole Boston Weatherford
THEODOR (Dr. Seuss) GEISEL AWARD
The Geisel Award is given annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers published in English in the United States during the preceding year. The winner(s), are recognized for their literary and artistic achievements that demonstrate creativity and imagination to engage children in reading.
Coretta Scott King Book Award
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. The award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his wife, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood.