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Jan 26, 2022 | Burlington County Library

It’s that time of year! The winners have been selected and the names have been announced. No, we’re not referring to the Academy Awards; we’re excited about the awards celebrating the best children’s books! Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) announces the top picks - including the highly regarded Newbery and Caldecott awards – and the 2022 winners were just released:

The John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature went to The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera, a tale that blends Mexican folklore with science fiction.

Four Newbery Honor Books also were named:

Red, White, and Whole written by Rajani LaRocca
A Snake Falls to Earth written by Darcie Little Badger
Too Bright to See written by Kyle Lukoff
And Watercress written by Andrea Wang and illustrated by Jason Chin

Watercress, a moving autobiographical story of a child of immigrants discovering and connecting with her heritage, also picked up the 2022 Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children.

Four Caldecott Honor Books also were named:

Have You Ever Seen a Flower? illustrated and written by Shawn Harris
Mel Fell illustrated and written by Corey R. Tabor
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre illustrated by Floyd Cooper and written by Carole Boston Weatherford
And Wonder Walkers illustrated and written by Micha Archer

The ALA also announced a list of other awards and honors for top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults. The winners include the Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award recognizing an African American author and illustrator, and the Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults. Take some time to review all the 2022 winners, then pick a few to check out at your local library, find a cozy spot to explore them, and enjoy!

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