Each year the American Library Association honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. This year’s winners of the following awards were just announced this morning:

Caldecott:

Winner:

• “This Is Not My Hat” by Jon Klassen

Honor:

• “Creepy Carrots!” by Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Peter Brown
• “Extra Yarn” by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen
• “Green” by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
• “One Cool Friend” by Toni Buzzeo, illustrated by David Small
• “Sleep Like a Tiger” by Mary Logue, illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski

Newbery:

Winner:

• “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate Continue reading →