The Caldecott.
The Newberry.
The Corretta Scott King Award.
The Prince Award.
These are all the very top honors and awards that books receive every year from the American Library Association. They are known as the Youth Media Awards. For years, I have played along and tried to pick what I feel are the best books of the year and the biggest contenders for awards. Some years, I have completely called every single book. Other years? I haven't even heard of the winning books. I somehow missed them.
The awards are announced every January. This year, the awards will be announced on Monday, January 30. That’s a week from today!
As always, I have my own favorites. I've had multiple discussions with my friends around the country. I know I've missed a lot of great books this year. But for now, here are my picks for the best youth books of 2023.
Newberry Award: (Children's Fiction)
Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas
This graphic novel is an absolute must read! While the story focuses on a young child learning how to swim, it talks about team work, facing your fears, overcoming your fears, working hard for something you really want, and reconcilliation. This is such a wonderful, positive upbeat story for young and old alike.
Printz Award: (Young Adult Fiction)
I'm going all in on one of these two books. One of them will be on the list.
A Thousand Steps Into Night by Traci Chee
Ain't Burned All That Bright by Jason Reynolds and Jason Griffin
Caldecott Award: (Artwork in a Children's Picture Book
Luli and the Language of Tea by Andrea Wang
I love this sweet story of a group of children who are gathered together while their parents attend ESOL classes and how they bond together over a pot of tea. This is a phenomenal book!
Berry Song by Michaela Goade
The Caldecott is all about the artwork. And Michaela's artwork is stunning in this story of....
Coretta Scott King Award
Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas
So, let’s all check in after the awards are announced and see how well I did!
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