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Sloin, Duron and McConnell win Stonewall Book Awards for Adult Literature, Non-Fiction
PHILADELPHIA—Hilary Sloin, author of “Art on Fire,” Lori Duron, author of “Raising my Rainbow,” and David McConnell, author of “American Honor Killings” are the 2014 winners of the Stonewall Book Awards, the oldest award honoring books of exceptional...
'The Nazi Hunters' wins 2014 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults
PHILADELPHIA — “The Nazi Hunters: How a Team of Spies and Survivors Captured the World’s Most Notorious Nazi” written by Philadelphia author, Neal Bascomb, published by Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., has been named the 2014 winner...
Kate DiCamillo, Brian Floca win Newbery, Caldecott Medals
PHILADELPHIA — Kate DiCamillo, author of “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures,” and Brian Floca, illustrator of “Locomotive,” are the 2014 winners of the John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott Medals, the most prestigious awards in children’s...
Greg Pizzoli wins Geisel Award for 'The Watermelon Seed'
PHILADELPHIA — Author and illustrator Greg Pizzoli is the 2014 recipient of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for “The Watermelon Seed” published by Disney Hyperion Books – An Imprint of Disney Book Group. The award was announced today by the Association for...
Paul R. Gagne and Melissa Reilly Ellard win 2014 Carnegie Medal for 'Bink&Gollie: Two for One'
PHILADELPHIA — Paul R. Gagne and Melissa Reilly Ellard of Weston Woods Studios, Inc., producers of “Bink&Gollie: Two for One” are the 2014 recipients of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for excellence in children’s video. The award was announced today by the...
Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore win 2014 Sibert Medal
PHILADELPHIA — Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore and illustrator Susan L. Roth of “Parrots over Puerto Rico,” were named the winners of the 2014 Robert F. Sibert Medal for the most distinguished informational book for children published in 2013. The award...
2014 Batchelder Award honors Enchanted Lion Books For 'Mister Orange'
PHILADELPHIA — Enchanted Lion Books is the winner of the 2014 Mildred L. Batchelder Award for “Mister Orange.” The award was announced today by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½)...
Brian Selznick to deliver 2015 Arbuthnot Honor Lecture
PHILADELPHIA — Brian Selznick, author and illustrator, will deliver the 2015 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture. The announcement was made today by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½)...
Listening Library wins 2014 Odyssey Award for 'Scowler'
PHILADELPHIA — Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group, producer of the audiobook, “Scowler” has won the 2014 Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production. The award announcement was made today during the American...
Yuyi Morales, Meg Medina win Pura Belpré Awards
PHILADELPHIA — Yuyi Morales, illustrator of “Niño Wrestles the World,” and Meg Medina , author of “Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass,” are the 2014 winners of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Award and Author Award, honoring Latino authors and illustrators...
'Midwinterblood' wins 2014 Printz Award
PHILADELPHIA — “Midwinterblood,” written by Marcus Sedgwick and published by Roaring Brook Press, an imprint of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, has won the 2014 Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature. The Young Adult...
'Charm & Strange' wins 2014 William C. Morris Award
PHILADELPHIA — “Charm & Strange” written by Stephanie Kuehn, published by St. Martin’s Griffin, an imprint of St. Martin’s Press, a division of Macmillan, has been named the 2014 winner of the William C. Morris Award, which honors a book written for young...
PHILADELPHIA — Markus Zusak is the recipient of the 2014 Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring his significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens for “The Book Thief,” “Fighting Ruben Wolfe,” “Getting the Girl,” and “I Am the Messenger.” The Young...
Rita Williams-Garcia, Bryan Collier win 2014 Coretta Scott King Book Awards
PHILADELPHIA — Rita Williams-Garcia, author of “P.S. Be Eleven” and Bryan Collier, illustrator of “Knock knock: my dad’s dream for me” are the winners of the 2014 Coretta Scott King Book Awards honoring African American authors and illustrators of...
PHILADELPHIA — “Beautiful Music for Ugly Children” by Kirstin Cronn-Mills and published by Flux, an imprint of Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd. and “Fat Angie” by e.E. Charlton-Trujillo and published by Candlewick Press are the 2014 recipients of the Stonewall...
