The American Library Association announced their book award winners yesterday. The winners of the children's book awards are:


John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature.
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead.


Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children
The Lion & The Mouse by Jerry Pinkney


Robert F. Sibert Medal for most distinguished informational book for children:
Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream by Tanya Lee Stone


Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults:
Going Bovine by Libba Bray


YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award for excellence in informational books for young adults:
Charles and Emma: The Darwins Leap of Faith by Deborah Heiligman


Visit the ALA website for a more complete list of awards and honor books.

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The Hugo Awards for excellence in the field of Science Fiction and Fantasy were announced recently. The award for the best novel went to the Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. Visit the Hugo Awards website to see the complete list of winners.