Monday, January 22, 2007

Caldecott & Newbery Medal Winners Announced


The Caldecott Medal winner for 2007 is Flotsam by David Weisner. The Caldecott is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. The two honor books in this category are Gone Wild: An Endangered Animal Alphabet by David McLimans and Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom illustrated by Kadir Nelson, written by Carole Boston Weatherford.


The Newbery Medal winner for 2007 is The Higher Power of Lucky written by Susan Patron, illustrated by Matt Phelan. The Newbery is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The three honor books in this category are Penny from Heaven by Jennifer L. Holm, Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson, and
Rules by Cynthia Lord.

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