The best books for children and young adults were awarded the country's top honors by the American Library Association on ...

Renée Watson’s “All the Blues in the Sky,” in which the author blends poetry and prose to tell the story of a teen ...

The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and ...

The winners of the Newbery and Caldecott medals were announced this week. Here’s what to know about the books — and the prestigious awards.

Renée Watson, author of “All the Blues in the Sky,” and Cátia Chien, illustrator of “Fireworks,” are the 2026 recipients of the John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott Medals, the most prestigious awards ...

Renée Watson has won the 2026 John Newbery Medal for her novel 'All the Blues in the Sky'; Cátia Chien has won this year’s ...

When Andrea Rogers first received advanced copies of her book, “Chooch Helped,” she immediately texted her brother a photo of the cover. “Well I tried, but mom wouldn’t let me!” he responded. Chooch ...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A local author's book has won the 2025 Randolph Caldecott Medal for Distinguished Illustrative Excellence, according to the University of Arkansas. The American Library ...

In Cherokee, the word for boy or son is "atsutsa," often shortened to "chooch." In the children's book Chooch Helped, Chooch is a little boy who is just trying to be helpful! Unfortunately, it's ...

This year's Caldecott medal went to a book about an older sister frustrated when her baby brother "helps." The Newbery went to a middle-grade tale... 'The First State of Being' and 'Chooch Helped' win ...