John Newbery Medal for “most outstanding contribution to children’s literature”
“Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures,” written by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by K.G. Campbell
Honor books
“Doll Bones,” written by Holly Black
“The Year of Billy Miller,” written by Kevin Henkes
“One Came Home,” written by Amy Timberlake
“Paperboy,” written by Vince Vawter
Randolph Caldecott Medal for the “most distinguished American picture book for children”
“Locomotive,” illustrated and written by Brian Floca
Honor books
“Journey,” written and illustrated by Aaron Becker
“Flora and the Flamingo,” written and illustrated by Molly Idle
“Mr. Wuffles!” written and illustrated by David Wiesner
Coretta Scott King awards for an African-American author and illustrator
Author award: “P.S. Be Eleven,” written by Rita Williams-Garcia
Illustrator award: “Knock Knock: My Dad’s Dream for Me,” illustrated by Bryan Collier and written by Daniel Beaty
Pura Belpre awards for a Latino writer and illustrator “whose children’s books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience”
Illustrator: “Nino Wrestles the World,” illustrated and written by Yuyi Morales
Author: “Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass,” written by Meg Medina
Michael L. Printz Award for “excellence in literature written for young adults”
“Midwinterblood,” written by Marcus Sedgwick
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for beginning reader book
“The Watermelon Seed,” written and illustrated by Greg Pizzoli
