Book Links

Battle of the Books
A statewide Alaskan reading and motivation and comprehension program.

Authors and Illustrators
Information about many well known authors and illustrators.

Caldecott Medal
This annual award is given to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

Newberry Medal
An award given annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Orbis Pictus Award
A yearly award for promoting and recognizing excellence in the writing of nonfiction for children.

Coretta Scott King Award
The annual award presented to an African American author and an African American ilustrator for an
outstandingly inspirational and educational contribution published duirng the previous year.