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CHICAGO — Updated to include the 2011 award and honor books, the new edition of “” published by in association with , gathers together the books deemed most distinguished in American children's literature and illustration since the inception of these renowned prizes. Librarians and teachers rely on this guidebook for quick reference and collection development, as well as a resource for curriculum links and readers' advisory. Retaining the streamlined look and format of recent editions, the 2011 guide also includes:

• A thoughtful essay on children's literature today, by Barbara Kiefer, professor of children's literature at Ohio State University;
• Explanations of criteria used to select the winners;
• Updated bibliographic citations and indexes for the award winners.

For more than eight decades, librarians from ALSC have intensely scrutinized the children's books published each year, selecting the winning and honor books for the Newbery and Caldecott Awards. In addition, the of 91´«Ã½ is committed to creating a nation of readers, starting with the youngest. ALSC supports all those providing library services to children, including youth librarians, teachers, families, literature experts, publishers and child advocates.

purchases fund advocacy, awareness, and accreditation programs for library professionals worldwide. publishes resources used worldwide by tens of thousands of library and information professionals to improve programs, build on best practices, develop leadership, and for personal professional development. 91´«Ã½ authors and developers are leaders in their fields, and their content is published in a growing range of print and electronic formats. Contact 91´«Ã½ Editions at (800) 545-2433 ext. 5418 or editionsmarketing@ala.org.