Battle of the Books
A statewide Alaskan reading and motivation and comprehension program.
http://www.akla.org/akasl/bb/bbhome.html

Authors and Illustrators
Information about many authors and illustrators. 
http://www.bethanyroberts.com/childrensbookauthors.htm

Newberry Medal
An award given annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/newberymedal/newberywinners/medalwinners.htm

Caldecott Medal
The annual award given to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/caldecottmedal/caldecottwinners/caldecottmedal.htm

Orbis Pictus Award
An annual award for promoting and recognizing excellence in the writing of nonfiction for children.
http://www.duluth.lib.mn.us/YouthServices/Booklists/OrbisPictus.html

Young Reader’s Choice Award
The annual award given to books voted on by students in the Pacific Northwest - Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
http://www.pnla.org/yrca/2007nominees.htm

Coretta Scott King Award
The annual award presented to an African American author and an African American illustrator for an outstandingly inspirational and educational contribution published during the previous year.
http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/readers/awards/juv/king.htm

 


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