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News Articles: John Newbery Medal

<em>Fireworks,</em> by Matthew Burgess and illustrated by Cátia Chien has won the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children, and <em>All the Blues in the Sky,</em> written by Renée Watson has been awarded the Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature.

'Fireworks' wins Caldecott, Newbery is awarded to 'All the Blues in the Sky'

The best books for children and young adults were awarded the country's top honors by the American Library Association on Monday.

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  • Ivy Buck
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Dave Eggers wins Newbery, Vashti Harrison wins Caldecott in 2024 kids' lit prizes

The top honors in this year's children's book awards from the American Library Association lauded Dave Egger's The Eyes and the Impossible and Vashti Harrison's picture book Big.

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  • Anastasia Tsioulcas
The cover of Firekeeper's Daughter, which won multiple prizes this year from the American Library Association.

They didn't get the Newbery or Caldecott but these kids' authors won big this year

The American Library Association handed out nearly two dozen awards for kids' books this week. We look at some of the winners.

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By:
  • Neda Ulaby