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2021 ALA Winners
John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature:
“When You Trap a Tiger,” written by Tae Keller
Coretta Scott King Book Awards recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults:
“Before the Ever After” written by Jacqueline Woodson
Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults:
“Everything Sad Is Untrue (a true story)” by Daniel Nayeri
Schneider Family Book Award for books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience:
“I Talk Like a River” written by Jordan Scott
Pura Belpré Awards honoring a Latinx writer and illustrator whose children's books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience:
“¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat” written and illustrated by Raúl Gonzalez
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award for most distinguished informational book for children:
“Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera” written by Candace Fleming
William C. Morris Award for a debut book published by a first-time author writing for teens:
“If These Wings Could Fly” written by Kyrie McCauley
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults:
“The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh” written by Candace Fleming
Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. The award promotes Asian/Pacific American culture and heritage and is awarded based on literary and artistic merit.
The Children’s Literature winner is “When You Trap a Tiger” written by Tae Keller
Children’s Literature Legacy Award (formerly known as the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal) honors an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have made, over a period of years, a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children through books that demonstrate integrity and respect for all children’s lives and experiences.
The 2021 winner is Mildred D. Taylor, whose award-winning works include "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry,” the 1977 Newbery Medal winner and a Coretta Scott King (CSK) Author honor; "The Land," the 2002 CSK Author Award winner; "The Road to Memphis," the 1991 CSK Author Award winner; “All the Days Past, All the Days to Come”; and “The Gold Cadillac,” among other titles.