The Newbery and Caldecott Awards are awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association.
The 2020 Newbery Medal for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children goes to New Kid by Jerry Craft. "Jordan Banks can’t help seeing privilege when he transfers to Riverdale Academy Day School for seventh grade. As one of the few African American students in the school, he regularly deals with racism and microaggressions." Told in graphic format.
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2019 Newbery Medal for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children goes to Merci Suárez Changes Gears, written by Meg Medina. A multi generational story told by Merci who loves bike riding and being with her large and loud Cuban American family. 2019 Newbery Honors:
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2020 Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished picture book for children was awarded to The Undefeated illustrated by Kafir Nelson and written by Kwame Alexander. "Kadir Nelson’s rich illustrations amplify Kwame Alexander’s poetic tribute to the resiliency, strength, and perseverance of the historical and present-day Black experience." The
2019 Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished picture book for children was awarded to Hello Lighthouse illustrated and written by Sophie Blackall. The beautiful circular illustrations tell the story of the inhabitant of the lighthouse with the ever changing sea outside. The 2019 Caldecott Honors:
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