ALA Announces 2015 Newbery Winner

The John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature was awarded to Crossover by Kwame Alexander.

Newbery Honors went to Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson and El Deafo by Cece Bell.

Visit the ALA website to view a complete list of award winners!

Howe-Manning Students Pick Caldecott Winner!

The Randolph Caldecott Medal is awarded every year to the children's picture book with the most distinguished illustrations. Howe-Manning students recently participated in a Mock Caldecott whereby students examined picture books published in 2014 and rated them based on a list of criteria.  The ALA announced the winners and agreed hands down with Howe-Manning students!  The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend written and illustrated by Dan Santat was announced as this year's Caldecott winner.  There were SIX books chosen to win the Caldecott Honor!  They are:

Winner of the 2015 Caldecott Award

Nana in the City written and illustrated by Lauren Castillo
The Noisy Paintbox by Barb Rosenstock, illustrated by Mary GrandPre
Sam & Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen
Viva Frida written and illustrated by Yuyi Morales
The Right Word by Jen Bryant, illustrated by Melissa Sweet
This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki, illustrated by Jillian Tamaki This one is a graphic novel!