Books published by publisher American Literary and Musical Association

Newly updated to include all 2010 award winners, the latest edition of the Newbery and Caldecott Awards guide covers awards for the most distinguished American children s literature and illustration. Librarians and teachers everywhere rely on this annual guide for quick reference, collection and curriculum development, and readers advisory. Retaining the fresh look and format introduced in the last edition, the 2010 guide also includesA new preface from ALSC Executive Director Aimee StrittmatterRevised awards eligibility criteria, alongside a new essay, The Times They Are a-Changin , by former ALSC Executive Director Diane FooteUpdated bibliographic citations and index for the award winnersLocating information on the award-winning books is easier than ever before with this up-to-date resource.

Each year, the Newbery and Caldecott Awards are awarded by the American Library Association to the most distinguished children's books published the previous year.With up-to-date annotations for all the medal and honor books since the inception of the awards (Newbery in 1922 and Caldecott in 1938), librarians and teachers everywhere have come to rely on this indispensable guide for quick-reference, collection and curriculum development, and readers' advisory. Fully indexed by title and author/illustrator, the 2007 edition includes background on the awards and photos of the new medalists and their books.New to the 2007 edition is a feature essay by author, Booklinks founder, and former children's book editor for Booklist, Barbara Elleman, The John Newbery Medal: The First Decade.The Newbery and Caldecott Awards 2007 will help you introduce children to oustanding literature and illustration and support your own literature selections from the criteria used for these celebrated awards.For all those professionals committed to introducing literature to young people, The Newbery Caldecott Awards, 2007 Edition is the indispensable guide.