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. 2013 Caldecott Medal Winners |
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. 2013 Newbery Award Winners |
Maud Hart Lovelace 2013 - 2014 Nominees
The Lovelace Book Award Program is sponsored by the Minnesota Youth Reading Association and
is named after Minnesota’s first famous children’s author, Maud Hart Lovelace. Maud Hart Lovelace grew up in Mankato, Minnesota. Her Betsy-Tacy books tell of her childhood in the town she calls "Deep Valley." Each year since 1980, the year of her death, there has been a Minnesota reading contest for third through eighth graders. A committee comprised of teachers and librarians selects the titles for the contest each spring, and students read the books on the list during the following school year. Any student who has read at least three books on the list by the end of March votes for their favorite. On April 25, the anniversary of Maud's birthday, the winner is announced.
The list is divided into two divisions: titles for grades three through five, and titles for grades six through eight. Some titles are appropriate for both age levels. Authors value the children’s votes because they indicate approval from their intended audience. Students have made wonderful choices over the twenty years that the program has been in existence. More information can be obtained from the Lovelace website by clicking here: http://www.maudhartlovelace.org/
The Lovelace Book Award Program is sponsored by the Minnesota Youth Reading Association and
is named after Minnesota’s first famous children’s author, Maud Hart Lovelace. Maud Hart Lovelace grew up in Mankato, Minnesota. Her Betsy-Tacy books tell of her childhood in the town she calls "Deep Valley." Each year since 1980, the year of her death, there has been a Minnesota reading contest for third through eighth graders. A committee comprised of teachers and librarians selects the titles for the contest each spring, and students read the books on the list during the following school year. Any student who has read at least three books on the list by the end of March votes for their favorite. On April 25, the anniversary of Maud's birthday, the winner is announced.
The list is divided into two divisions: titles for grades three through five, and titles for grades six through eight. Some titles are appropriate for both age levels. Authors value the children’s votes because they indicate approval from their intended audience. Students have made wonderful choices over the twenty years that the program has been in existence. More information can be obtained from the Lovelace website by clicking here: http://www.maudhartlovelace.org/
The Star of the North Picture Book Award was established in 2013 under the auspices of the Minnesota Youth Reading Awards. The purpose of the award is to promote quality, engaging picture books and reading for pleasure among school-aged children. The final list of ten nominees is selected by the Star of the North Selection Committee. Throughout the year, teachers, media specialists, and public librarians are encouraged to present the nominees in appealing and meaningful ways, to read the books aloud, and to develop activities that will connect the literature to the curriculum. In March, students across the state vote on which books they think should win for the individual categories. The book receiving the most votes from children in grades K-2 is the winner. Visit Star of the North Award page for more information.
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