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2013 Award-Winning Titles

Medal winners and honor books chosen by the American Library Association.

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Newbery Medal

Grades 4–8

The Newbery Medal is presented annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

• Medal Winners
• Honor Books

Caldecott Medal

Grades K–3

The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

• Medal Winners
• Honor Books

Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator Awards

Grades K–8

These awards are presented annually to honor African American authors and illustrators who create outstanding books for children and young adults.

• Author Award Winners
• Author Honor Books
• Illustrator Award Winners
• Illustrator Honor Books
• John Steptoe Award
  for New Talent

Pura Belpré Author and Illustrator Awards

Grades K–8

The Pura Belpré Award is awarded annually to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature.

• Author Award Winners
• Author Honor Books
• Illustrator Award Winners
• Illustrator Honor Books

ALA

Grades K–12

A committee of the Association for Library Sevice to Children (ALSC) identifies annually the best in children's books.

• Notable Children's Books: Grades K–3
• Notable Children's Books: Grades 4–6
• Notable Children's Books: Older Readers
• Notable Children's Books: Nonfiction
• Best Books for Middle School
• Best Books for High School
• Best Books for YAs: Nonfiction
• Outstanding Books for the Colege Bound: Drama
• Outstanding Books for the College Bound: Fiction
• Outstanding Books for the College Bound: Nonfiction
• Quick Picks