2015 Newbery and Caldecott Medals

The Newbery and Caldecott Medals were awarded yesterday.

 The 2015 John Newbery Medal, for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature was awarded to,

The Crossover, written by Kwame Alexander.

Two Newbery Honor Books also were named:

El Deafo by Cece Bell and illustrated by Cece Bell.

Brown Girl Dreaming, written by Jacqueline Woodson.

The 2015 Randolph Caldecott Medal, for the most distinguished American picture book for children was awarded to, The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, illustrated and written by Dan Santat.

Six Caldecott Honor Books also were named:

Nana in the City, illustrated and written by Lauren Castillo.

The Noisy Paint Box: The  Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky’s Abstract Art, illustrated by Mary GrandPré and written by Barb Rosenstock.

Sam & Dave Dig a Hole, illustrated by Jon Klassen and written by Mac Barnett.

Viva Frida, illustrated and written by Yuyi Morales.

The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus, illustrated by Melissa Sweet and written by Jen Bryant.

This One Summer, illustrated by Jillian Tamaki and written by Mariko Tamaki.