Kid's Reading Lists
Award Books
Caldecott Medal (2020)
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Newbery Medal (2020)
The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Bluestem Award Nominees (2021)
The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award selected by kids ages 8-11.
Monarch Award Nominees (2021)
The Monarch Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award selected by kids ages 5-8.
Rebecca Caudill Award Nominees (2021)
The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award is an annual award given to the author of the book voted most outstanding by students in grades 4-8 in participating Illinois schools. The award is named in honor of Rebecca Caudill who lived and wrote in Urbana, Illinois, for nearly 50 years.