Recommended Reading

Randolph Caldecott Gold Medal 2021

 for the most distinguished American picture book for children:
 
We are Water protectors

“We Are Water Protectors”

Illustrated by Michaela Goade and written by Carole Lindstom

 
 
 
     Caldecott Honor Books:
 
 "A Place Inside of Me" illustrated by Noa Denmon, written by Zetta Elliott

A Place Inside of Me

Cat Man of Aleppo 

 

"The Cat Man of Aleppo" illustrated by Yuko Shimizu, written by Irene Latham & Karim Shamsi-Basha

 

"Me & Mama" illustrated and written by Cozbi A. Cabrera

 

 

Me and Mama

Outside In     
 

"Outside In"

 illustrated by Cindy Derby, written by Deborah Underwood

 

     
     
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Do you know about the (Theodore Seuss) Geisel Award?

          It's for beginning readers and it's great!

 
Geisel 2021 Gold
 Gold

 "See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog                 by David LaRochelle

 See The Cat

 Bear family

 

"The Bear in my Family"    by Maya Tatsukawa

 "Ty's Travels: Zip, Zoom!" 

by Kelly Starling Lyons

 

Tys Travels 

 

 What about Worms

 

 "What About Worms!?"    by Ryan T. Higgins and Mo Willems

 

 

"Where's Baby" 

by Anne Hunter

 

 

 

Where's Baby

 

 
 Click here for past Geisel Award winners - from 2006 to now!   

 

                                                   Don’t forget the John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature:

John Newbery Medal 2021 Gold
When You Trap a Tiger
“When You Trap a Tiger" written by Tae Keller
 

Newbery Honor Books
 
 
 

 All Thirteen

"All Thirteen:the Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team" by Christina Soontornvat

 "Box : Henry Brown Mails               Himself to Freedom" 

by Carole Boston Weatherford"   

 Box

 Fighting Words

 

       "Fighting Words" 

by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

"A Wish in the Dark"

by Christina Soontornvat

Wish in the Dark

 
 
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Click here for Newbery Winners from 1922 to present

*Please be aware that some Newbery Medal books may not be appropriate for elementary students. Check reviews or ask a librarian for desired reading level and content.*
 
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