Both the Bill Martin Jr. Award and William Allen White Award books are voted on by Kansas school children.
Both the Bill Martin Jr. Award and William Allen White Award books are voted on by Kansas school children.
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Caldecott Medal 2026 Winner
Caldecott Medal 2026 Winner
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. The book is selected at the end of January.
Fireworks
Fireworks
Written by Matthew Burgess
Illustrated by Catia Chien
Written by Matthew Burgess
Illustrated by Catia Chien
Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award 2025 Winner
Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award 2025 Winner
The Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award is used to promote quality literature in young children across Kansas, commend outstanding authors/illustrators of children's books, and encourage involvement in promoting quality picture books. Since 2018, this award has been presented by Emporia State University. The winner is selected annually in February by the votes of Kansas school children who read the books chosen by the selection committee.
Buffalo Fluffalo
Buffalo Fluffalo
Written by Bess Kalb
Illustrated by Erin Kraan
Written by Bess Kalb
Illustrated by Erin Kraan
William Allen White Children's Book Award 2025 Winner
William Allen White Children's Book Award 2025 Winner
3rd-5th Grade
The William Allen White Award was established to encourage the children of Kansas to read and enjoy good books. The winner is selected annually in April by the votes of Kansas school children who read the books chosen by the selection committee.
Odder
Odder
Written by Katherine Applegate
Written by Katherine Applegate
Coretta Scott King Illustrator Book Award
2026 Winner
Coretta Scott King Illustrator Book Award
2026 Winner
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given annually in January 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 Library in the Woods
The Library in the Woods
Written by Calvin Alexander Ramsey
Illustrated by R. Gregory Christine
Written by Calvin Alexander Ramsey
Illustrated by R. Gregory Christine
Newbery Medal 2026 Winner
Newbery Medal 2026 Winner
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American Literature for children. The book is selected at the end of January.
All the Blues in the Sky
All the Blues in the Sky
Written by Renee Watson
Written by Renee Watson
Coretta Scott King Author Book Award
2026 Winner
Coretta Scott King Author Book Award
2026 Winner
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given annually in January 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.
Will's Race for Home
Will's Race for Home
Written by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Written by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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