With the new year comes new award winners! The ALA Youth Media Awards were held in January, where the Newbery, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, and many other book awards were announced.
This year’s Newbery Medal winner is First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly. The recipient of the Caldecott Medal is Chooch Helped, illustrated by Rebecca Lee Kunz and written by Andrew L. Rogers. The winner of the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award is My Daddy Is a Cowboy, illustrated by C.G. Esperanza and written by Stephanie Seales.
We are excited to announce that our very own Children’s Librarian, Sarah Rodriguez, had the honor of serving on the Newbery committee this past year. She was one of 15 distinguished librarians from across the country who selected this year's winner. After reading hundreds of books, analyzing and discussing them with esteemed peers, and traveling to the ALA Youth Media Awards, she was part of the group that announced First State of Being as the recipient of this prestigious award.
Scarsdale Librarian 2024 Favorites:
The Children’s librarians of Scarsdale Library had some favorite books published in 2024 too!
Picture Books:
The Yellow Bus by Loren Long
The Man Who Didn’t Like Animals by Deborah Underwood
I’m Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff
Millie Fleur's Poison Garden by Christy Mandin
The Book That Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed.
Chapter Books:
Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell
Not Nothing by Gayle Forman
Louder than Hunger by John Schu
NonFiction:
Life After Whale by Lynn Brunelle
Butt or Face: Revenge of the Butts by Kari Lavelle
Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes that Dot Our Planet by Geo Rutherford
February is Black History Month! Visit us to explore inspiring stories of powerful and influential figures who have shaped history. Dive into our collection and discover more about the rich and enduring legacy of Black history.