The 2011 John Newbery Medal winner is Moon Over Manifest, written by Clare Vanderpool.
Four Newbery Honor Books for 2011 were named:The town of Manifest is based on Frontenac, Kan., the home of debut author Clare Vanderpool’s maternal grandparents. Vanderpool was inspired to write about what the idea of “home” might look like to a girl who had grown up riding the rails. She lives in Wichita with her husband and four children.
“Vanderpool illustrates the importance of stories as a way for children to understand the past, inform the present and provide hope for the future,” said Newbery Medal Committee Chair Cynthia K. Richey.
- Turtle in Paradise, by Jennifer L. Holm
- Heart of a Samurai, by Margi Preus
- Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night, by Joyce Sidman
- One Crazy Summer, by Rita Williams-Garcia
The 2011 Randolph Caldecott Medal winner is A Sick Day for Amos McGee, illustrated by Erin E. Stead.
Two Caldecott Honor Books for 2011 were named:In this tender tale of reciprocity and friendship, zookeeper Amos McGee gets the sniffles and receives a surprise visit from his caring animal friends. Erin Stead’s delicate woodblock prints and fine pencil work complement Philip Stead’s understated, spare and humorous text to create a well-paced, gentle and satisfying book, perfect for sharing with friends.
“Endearing, expressive characterization in spare illustrations rendered in muted tones distinguish this timeless picture book. It’s a great day for Amos McGee!” said Caldecott Medal Committee Chair Judy Zuckerman.
- Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave, illustrated by Bryan Collier
- Interrupting Chicken, illustrated by David Ezra Stein
Book titls link directly to the library catalog. Any titles not currently part of the juvenile collection have been ordered; orders for second copies of the Caldecott and Newbery award winners have been placed.