The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today announced that The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is among the 30 finalists for the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries for service to the community. For 22 years, the award has celebrated institutions that demonstrate extraordinary and innovative approaches to public service to make a difference for individuals, families, and communities. This will mark the second year that The Carle has been recognized with this honor.
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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