Award Winning Books

Caldecott Award

Given to the illustrator of a children's picture book

Newbery Award

Given to the author of a distinguished picture book


Coretta Scott King Award

Given to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children

The Theodor 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

Students in grades K-3 vote for their favorite book. The author and illustrator receive the award.



Illinois Bluestem Award

Students in grades 3-5 vote for their favorite book. The author and illustrator receive the award.