The Winners are announced!

John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature:
"Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures," written by Kate DiCamillo, is the 2014 Newbery Medal winner.

Four Newbery Honor Books also were named: "Doll Bones," written by Holly Black ; "The Year of Billy Miller," written by Kevin Henkes;  "One Came Home," written by Amy Timberlake; and "Paperboy," written by Vince Vawter. 

 

Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children:
"Locomotive," illustrated by Brian Floca, is the 2014 Caldecott Medal winner. 

Three Caldecott Honor Books also were named: "Journey," written and illustrated by Aaron Becker; "Flora and the Flamingo," written and illustrated by Molly Idle "Mr. Wuffles!" written and illustrated by David Wiesner.

 

 

Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults:
"P.S. Be Eleven," written by Rita Williams-Garcia, is the King Author Book winner. 

Three King Author Honor Books were selected: "March: Book One," written by John Lewis; "Darius & Twig," written by Walter Dean Myers and "Words with Wings," written by Nikki Grimes.

 

Cathy