"Every year since then, they've awarded the John Newbery Medal to the author of the most distinguished contribution to children's literature. (This year, it went to Portlander Renée Watson for her book All the Blues in the Sky.) The Randolph Caldecott Medal, first awarded in 1938, recognizes the most distinguished American children's picture book. Authors of young adult literature are honored with the Michael L. Printz Award, and outstanding African American authors and illustrators with the Coretta Scott King Award."
"These awards-honoring the first stories, characters, illustrations, and word play that our children experience-have prompted this puzzle. Most of the puzzle's solutions are beloved characters. As you reveal their names-Piglet, Babar, Matilda-they may come back to life for you, bringing a smile or a laugh or a tear. Some of you will be headed to your bookshelf to pull down that precious dog-eared copy of Anne of Green Gables or Ramona Quimby, Age 8."
The American Library Association annually presents awards honoring authors and illustrators of books for young people, a tradition that began in 1922. Major awards include the John Newbery Medal for the most distinguished contribution to children's literature, the Randolph Caldecott Medal for distinguished American children's picture books, the Michael L. Printz Award for young adult literature, and the Coretta Scott King Award for outstanding African American authors and illustrators. This year's Newbery winner is Portlander Renée Watson for All the Blues in the Sky. The awards inspired a puzzle centered on beloved children's characters such as Piglet, Babar, Matilda, Anne of Green Gables, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8, celebrating the joy these stories bring.
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