The American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books for children and young adults on Monday, January 23rd.  Think of them as the Oscars for the literary set!  Click here for a complete list of all winners.

Newbery Award: Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos

Caldecott Award: A Ball for Daisy written and illustrated by Chris Raschka

Printz Award: Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley

Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award: Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans written and illustrated by Kadir Nelson

Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Book Award: Underground: Finding the Light to Freedom written and illustrated by Shane W. Evans