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AWARD
WINNING BOOK LISTS
MontanaTreasure
State Award
All
Montana children
in Kindergarten through Third grade vote for their favorite title from
the year's nominatees.
Coretta Scott King Award
Given to African
American authors and
illustrator for outstanding inspirational and educational
contributions, the Coretta Scott King Book Award titles promote
understanding and appreciation of the culture of all peoples and their
contribution to the realization of the American dream. The award is
designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and
determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood.
Caldecott
Medal Award
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of
nineteenth-century English
illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the
Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American
Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American
picture book for children.
Newbery
Medal Award
The Newbery Medal was named for
eighteenth-century British bookseller
John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library
Service to Children, a division of the American Library
Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution
to American literature for children.
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