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.
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, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
The Ladybug Picture Book Award is designed to promote early literacy and honor the best in recent children's picture books. A committee of children's librarians from around the state selects 10 picture book titles early in the year. Then, during Children's Book Week in November, New Hampshire children from preschoolers to those in third grade choose the award winner. The winning picture book is announced at the end of the year.
This is a New Hampshire Award. Titles are nominated by school librarians, public librarians, teachers and students and voted on by readers during National Library Week in April. These titles are appropriate to students in grades 4-6.
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Past Newbery Medal Winners
Click here to see a list of all Caldecott Medal books.
Past Caldecott Medal Winners
Click here to see a list of all Ladybug Picture Book Award books.
Past Ladybug Award Winners
Click here to see a list of past Great Stone Face Award winners.
Past Great Stone Face Award Winners