The American Library Association (ALA) yesterday announced the top books, video and audiobooks for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Newbery, Geisel, Coretta Scott King, and Printz awards. Click here for a complete list.
2012 Award Winners
Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children is … A Ball for Daisy, written & illustrated by Chris Raschka
Caldecott Winner
Honor Book - Blackout by John Rocco
Honor Book – Grandpa Green by Lane Smith
Honor Book – Me … Jane by Patrick McDonnell
Newbery Medal – for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature is … Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos
Newbery Winner
Honor Book – Inside Out & Back by Thanhha Lai
Honor Book – Breaking Stalin’s Nose by Eugene Yelchin
Theodore Seuss Geisel Award – for the most distinguished beginning reader book is … Tales for Very Picker Eaters by Josh Schneider
Geisel Award Winner
Honor Book – I Broke My Trunk by Mo Willems
Honor Book – I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
Honor Book – See Me Run by Paul Meisel
