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top of page Download (PDF) Press Release For Immediate Release Contact: January 22, 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ American Library Association announces 2024 Youth Media Award winners BALTIMORE - 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 Printz awards – at its LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience held January 19-22, in Baltimore. A list of all the 2024 award winners and honor selections follows: John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature: The Eyes and the Impossible,” written by Dave Eggers, is the 2024 Newbery Medal winner. The book is illustrated by Shawn Harris and published simultaneously by Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, a division of Penguin Random House, and McSweeny’s. Five Newbery Honor Books also were named: Eagle Drums,” written and illustrated by Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson and published by Roaring Book Press, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishing; Elf Dog and Owl Head,” written by M.T. Anderson, illustrated by Junyi Wu and published by Candlewick Press; Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir,” written and illustrated by Pedro Martín and published by Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House; Simon Sort of Says,” written by Erin Bow and published by Disney • Hyperion, an imprint of Buena Vista Books, Inc.; and The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams, written by Daniel Nayeri, illustrated by Daniel Miyares and published by Arthur A. Levine, an imprint of Levine Querido. Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children: Big,” illustrated and written by Vashti Harrison, is the 2024 Caldecott Medal winner. The book was published by Little, Brown and Company a division of Hachette Book Group, Inc. Four Caldecott Honor Books also were named: In Every Life,” illustrated and written by Marla Frazee and published by Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Division; Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter, illustrated by Molly Mendoza, written by Aida Salazar and published by Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc.; There Was a Party for Langston,” illustrated by Jerome Pumphrey and Jarrett Pumphrey, written by Jason Reynolds and published by Caitlyn Dlouhy Books/Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing; and The Truth About Dragons,” illustrated by Hanna Cha, written by Julie Leung and published by Henry Holt and Company, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group. Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults. Nigeria Jones,” written by Ibi Zoboi, is the King Author Book winner. The book is published by Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Three King Author Honor Books were selected: Big,” written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison and published by Little, Brown and Company, a division of Hachette Book Group, Inc.; How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee,” written by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Frank Morrison and published by Candlewick Press; and Kin: Rooted in Hope,” written by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Jeffery Boston Weatherford and published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Division. An American Story,” illustrated by Dare Coulter, is the King Illustrator Book winner. The book is written by Kwame Alexander and published by Little, Brown and Company, a division of Hachette Book, Inc. Three King Illustrator Honor Books were selected: Big,” illustrated and written by Vashti Harrison and published by: Little, Brown and Company, a division of Hachette Book Group, Inc.; Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes,” illustrated by Shannon Wright, written by Traci N. Todd and published by Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc.; and There Was a Party for Langston,” illustrated by Jerome Pumphrey and Jarret Pumphrey, written by: Jason Reynolds and published by Caitlyn Dlouhy Books/Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing. Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award: There Goes the Neighborhood,” written by Jade Adia, is the Steptoe author award winner. The book is published by Hyperion, an imprint of Buena Vista Books, Inc. Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award: We Could Fly,” illustrated by Briana Mukodiri Uchendu, is the Steptoe illustrator award winner. The book is written by Rhiannon Giddens and published by Candlewick Press. Coretta Scott King – Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement: Christopher Paul Curtis is the winner of the Coretta Scott King – Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award pays tribute to the quality and magnitude of beloved children’s author Virginia Hamilton. As a historical fiction novelist, Curtis writes in accessible ways for emerging readers to understand the world around them. His novels have received numerous starred reviews and awards throughout ALA, like ALSC Notables, Odyssey, and YALSA Best Books for Young Adults. We see his influence all over Black creators today. Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults: The Collectors: Stories,” edited by A.S. King, written by M.T. Anderson, e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, A.S. King, David Levithan, Cory McCarthy, Anna-Marie McLemore, G. Neri, Jason Reynolds, Randy Ribay and Jenny Torres Sanchez., published by Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Four Printz Honor Books also were named: Book Title: Fire from the Sky,” written by Moa Backe Åstot, translated by Eva Apelqvist and published by Em Querido, an imprint of Levine Querido; Gather,” written by Kenneth M. Cadow and published by Candlewick Press; The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be: A Speculative Memoir of Transracial Adoption,” written by Shannon Gibney and published by Dutton Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House; and Salt the Water,” written by Candice Iloh and published by Dutton Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Schneider Family Book Award for books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience: Henry, Like Always,” written by Jenn Bailey, illustrated by Mika Song and published by Chronicle Books wins the award for young children (ages 0 to 8). Two honor books for young children were selected: Dancing Hands,” written by Joanna Que and Charina Marquez, illustrated by Fran Alvarez and published by Chronicle Books; and What Happened to You?” written by James Catchpole, illustrated by Karen George and published by Little, Brown and Company, a division of Hachette Book Group, Inc The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn,” written by Sally J. Pla and published by Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers is the winner for middle grades (ages 9 to 13). Two honor books for middle grades were selected: Good Different,” written by Meg Eden Kuyatt and published by Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc.; and Simon Sort of Says,” written by Erin Bow and published by Disney • Hyperion, an imprint of Buena Vista Books, Inc. Forever Is Now,” written by Mariama J. Lockington and published by Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, is the winner for teens (ages 14-18). Two honor books for teens were selected: Where You See Yourself,” written by Claire Forrest and published by Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc.; and Tilly in Technicolor,” written by Mazey Eddings and published by Wednesday Books, an imprint of St. Martin’s Publishing Group. Alex Awards for the 10 best adult books that appeal to teen audiences: The 2024 Alex Award winners are: Bad Cree,” by Jessica Johns...