 Caldecott Medal
| Named for Randolph Caldecott, an English illustrator who lived during the 1800s, the medal is awarded to the artist of the "most distiguished American picture book for children." It is presented by the American Library Association's ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children) division. | |
Michael L. Printz Award
| Named for a long-time member of the American Library Association's YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) division and school librarian from Topeka, Kansas. This award is given annually for excellence in young adult literature. | |
Multicultural Awards
Coretta Scott King Award
| An annual award given by ALA for most distinguished African-American children's writer and illustrator (separate awards). This award is named for the civil rights activist and widow of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | |
Pura Belpré Award
| A co-sponsored award, presented by both the ALA's ALSC division and the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to the Spanish-Speaking (REFORMA), it is given every two years to a Latina/Latino writer and illustrator (separate awards) for best portrayal and affirmation of the Latino cultural experience in an excellent piece of youth literature. It is named for Pura Belpré, first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library. | | |
Newbery Award
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The award given to the author of the best American book for children. It is named after John Newbery, an 1800s English bookseller, and is awarded annually by ALA's ALSC division. | |
