Recs if you like The Undefeated...
The Sweetest and Most Beautiful Kids’ Books
picture books with gorgeous art and an affirming message. suggestions always welcome!
Caldecott Medal Winners
According to the ALA, "The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children."
Newbery Award Winners and Honors
Complete as of August 2026.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Reads
Sourced from lists compiled by librarians and definitely open to additions! Comment recs below.
Newbery Honorees
Books that were nominated for the John Newbery Medal for distinguished contributions to juvenile literature but did not win Currently lists nominees up to 2024
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