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The titles chosen represent excellence in children's literature published in the United States
in the categories of Picture Book, Fiction and Poetry, and Non-Fiction and is awarded annually in
the fall by
The Boston Globe
and
The Horn Book Magazine
.
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of the 19th century English illustrator Randolph
Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the
Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC
), a division of the
American Library Association (ALA)
, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
This award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and honors his widow,
Coretta Scott King, for her courage and determination in continuing the work for peace and world of
brotherhood. The award is presented annually by the
Ethnic Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table (EMIERT)
, a division of the
American Library Association
, to authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an
understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream".
The Ezra Jack Keats New Writer and New Illustrator Awards are given annually to an outstanding
new writer and illustrator of picture books that portray the goals and values of Ezra Jack Keats,
as expressed in his multicultural books including: the universal qualities of childhood, a
strong belief in family and community, and creativity and love of learning. A committee
selected by the
Ezra Jack Keats Foundation
and the
New York Public Library
administers the award every April.
The Newbery Medal is administered by the
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
, a division of the
American Library Association (ALA)
, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for
children. It is named for the 18th century British bookseller John Newbery and is awarded
annually. | 
Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and Honors
