2014 ALA Book Awards

On January 26 the American Library Association announced the awards for outstanding books for young readers. Here you'll find a great reading list and a glimpse at what the competition is for all of us.


2014 American Library Association Awards: 

Newbery: FLORA AND ULYSSES by Kate Di Camillo

Caldecott: LOCOMOTIVE by Brian Floca

Siebert:  PARROTS OVER PUERTO RICO by Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore

Coretta Scott King: P.S. BE ELEVEN by Rita Williams-Garcia

For the complete list of all the awards and honor books:
http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/27/living/newbery-caldecott-awards-2014-kate-dicamillo-books/

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