About Books & Literature: Children's Book Award Winners

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor The American Library Association rolled out its annual list of Children's Book Award winners last week, including the 2012 Caldecott Medalist. And the Caldecott Medal Goes To... A Ball for Daisy! Written (so to speak) and Illustrated by Chris Raschka, this wordless picture book follows the adventures of a sweet little dog and her favorite ball. Because it has no words, your child is free to narrate the story him or herself, which is both great for their language development but also simply good fun. See More About:  best illustrated children's books  children's book awards  children's book illustrators 'Me... Jane' -- A Caldecott Honor Books The three Caldecott Honor recipients were Blackout, Grandpa Green, and Me...Jane, the latter of which also made our Guide to Children's Books Best Illustrated Books of 2011 list. It's a true story about primatologist Jane Goodall, and her transformation from an animal-loving child to a world-renowned scientist. See More About:  notable children's books  illustrators of children's books  picture books 'The Notorious Benedict Arnold' Steve Sheinkin's The Notorious Benedict Arnold was awarded the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults, Ages 12 to 18. It's a fascinating and quick read, and one of the better biographies of this Revolutionary War figure that's ever been written, so even if you're out of the targeted age range, it's worth a look-see. See More About:  historical fiction for kids and teens  historical nonfiction for kids and teens  'Wonderstruck' Brian Selznick (of The Invention of Hugo Cabret fame) wrote and illustrated Wonderstruck, which was awarded the Schneider Family Book Award, which recognizes "artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences." Both of the main characters in Wonderstruck are deaf. Wonderstruck also made our Guide's Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2011 list. Tell us, are you more likely to buy a book for your child if it's an award winner? See More About:  authors of children's books  illustrators of children's books  Books & Literature Ads Books Authors Literature Award Winners Childrens Literature Award Winning Books Featured Articles Quick Indicators of a Valuable Comic Book 2012-2013 Comic and Anime Conventions Calendar Romeo and Juliet in Baghdad! 'M. Butterfly' by David Henry Hwang 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn' by Betty Smith   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Recent Releases in Contemporary Lit 'Habibi' by Craig Thompson 'The Language of Flowers' by Vanessa Diffenbaugh 'The Galley Slave' by Drago Jancar Advertisement