2012 Notable Children's Books
Each year a committee of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books. Check out the winners here.

Award Winning Books for Kids

Caldecott Medal and Honor Books
Best picture books chosen by the American Library Association

Newbery Medal and Honor Books
Best childrens' books chosen by the American Library Association

Coretta Scott King Award
Best books by authors and illustrators of African descent

Dr. Seuss Award
Best author or illustrator of books for beginning readers


Visit these  Children's Author's Websites

Judy Blume


Andrew Clements


Roald Dahl


Kate DiCamilo


Dan Gutman


Jeff Kinney


Gordon Korman


Mike Lupica


Lauren Myracle


Mary Pope Osborne


Barbara Park


Gary Paulsen


Dav Pilkey


Rick Riordon


J.K. Rowling


Lemony Snicket


R.L. Stine