John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature: “Last Stop on Market Street ,” written by Matt de la Peña, is the 2016 Newbery Medal winner. Three Newbery Honor Books also were named: “The War that Saved My Life ,” written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley “ Roller Girl,” written and illustrated by Victoria Jamieson Readers “ Echo,” written by Pam Muñoz Ryan Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children: “Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear,” illustrated by Sophie Blackall, is the 2016 Caldecott Medal winner. Four Caldecott Honor Books also were named: “ Trombone Shorty,” illustrated by Bryan Collier, written by Troy Andrews “ Waiting,” illustrated and written by Kevin Henkes “ Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement ,” illustrated by Ekua Holmes, written by Carole Boston Weatherford “ Last Stop on Marke...
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