The runners-up earn the title of Caldecott Honor Book. The Coretta Scott King Book Award recognizes African American authors and illustrators of standout books for children and young adults.

On Jan. 18, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the Newberry and Caldecott awards, which are considered by many to be the most distinguished awards for children’s literature. On ...

The books The First State of Being and Chooch Helped have won the Newbery and the Caldecott awards, respectively — the biggest honors in children's literature. The awards were announced Monday ...

PW spoke with Caldecott Honor winner Shawn Harris about his new picture book, 'Let's Be Bees,' interactive readings, and the ...

Stead, illustrated by Erin E. Stead), four Caldecott Honor books, two Theodore Geisel Honor books, three Pura Belpré Award books, and Ezra Jack Keats and Coretta Scott King Award winners.

February is Black History Month. This annual observance originated in the United States, but is also observed in Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, Black History Month ...