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Award Winning |
| The Newbery Medal | The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. |
| Young Reader's Choice Award | Established in 1940 to promote reading for enjoyment. Chosen by the children and young adults of Alberta, Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, from books published 3 years previously, and nominated by librarians, teachers, students and others. In 1991, a SeniorDivision (grades 9-12) was added to the awards program. 1999 YRCA Nominees |
| Children's Literature Web Site | The top site for reviews
of award-winners for Children and Young Adults, by David K. Brown at the
University of Calgary.
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| Children's Book Awards | The most comprehensive guide to English language children's books on the internet |
| Washington Library Media Association: Focus on Books and Literature. | Another great source for
information on books.
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| Evergreen Young Adult Book Award | The Evergreen Young Adult Book Award is sponsored by WASHYARG, Washington Young Adult Review Group. |
| The Caldecott Medal | The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. |
| Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Ballot | Twenty favorite picture books are selected annually by children in grades K-3 in Washington State. After children vote in March, their top favorite becomes the Washington Children's Choice Picture Book of the Year. Sponsored by the Washington Library Media Association. |
| The Sasquatch Award | This award is to promote the reading and writing of chapter books for the pleasure of young intermediate level readers. The children of Washington State chose the name for this award, given annually by the Washington Library Media Association. |