Leo Lionni’s works as a celebrated author and illustrator have elevated the standards on what it means to successfully utilize simplicity and sophistication to create the perfect picture book.
Browsing: Award Winners
The National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wy, announced that children’s book author/ illustrator Peter Brown is the recipient of the 2014 Bull-Bransom Award for his 2013 picture book Mr. Tiger Goes Wild. The judges called it “an exceptional tribute to the wild and rambunctious energy in all children” and they praised it for the way the Brown “plays around with the idea of ‘wildlife’ in very visual ways.”
This is a charming book in so many ways, and definitely fun for a family to enjoy together. It will appeal to readers ages 5 to 8, who like stories about Spanish culture, stories about sisters, and surprising revelations about parents.
Our latest list of current popular middle grade books features Lego books and multiple Newbery award-winning titles. The hand selected titles from the nationwide best selling middle grade books, as listed by The New York Times, feature titles by super-talents Kate DiCamillo, Kevin Henkes, Katherine Applegate and R.J. Palacio.
The Alex Awards are given to the 10 best adult books that appeal to teen audiences and are announced by the American Library Association.
In this video, authors, along with their friends and family, discuss how being honored for their work made an impact on their lives.
The Schneider Family Book Award is given to books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience, announced by the American Library Association.
The Michael L. Printz Award is given for excellence in literature written for young adults and is announced by the American Library Association.
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards recognize African American authors and illustrators of outstanding books for children and young adults.
John Newbery Medal Winner
The most outstanding contribution to children’s literature, announced by the American Library Association.