The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of 19th-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the ALSC, a division of the ALA, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. Learn more by clicking HERE.

The Newbery Medal was named for 18th-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the ALSC, a division of the ALA, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. Learn more by clicking HERE.

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. Learn more by clicking HERE.

The award is named after Pura Belpré, the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library. The Pura Belpré Award, established in 1996, is presented annually to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth. Learn more by clicking HERE.

The Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal is awarded annually to the writer and illustrator of the most distinguished informational book published in English during the preceding year.