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Topics: [Legendary Illustrators](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/legendary-illustrators), [Caldecott Medal](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/caldecott-medal), [Book Collecting](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/book-collecting), [Children's Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/childrens-books), [Awarded Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/awarded-books) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hs-fs/hub/237126/file-1623486133.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-robert-mccloskey) Winning the Caldecott Medal is one of the highest honors an illustrator can receive. Winning the Caldecott Medal numerous times is a feat only a few can boast. Robert McCloskey is one of only a handful of artists who were awarded the Caldecott Medal on two different occasions (the others who have won twice are Barbara Cooney, Nonny Hogrogian, Leo and Diane Dillon, Chris Van Allsburg, and Chris Raschka, and only Marcia Brown and David Wiesner have won the award three times). In fact, he was the first ever two-time winner. So who is Robert McCloskey? What made him such an enduring figure in the world of children’s literature?      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-robert-mccloskey) --- ## [Book Spotlight: The Girl Who Drank the Moon](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/book-spotlight-the-girl-who-drank-the-moon) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). Aug 6, 2018. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Children's Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/childrens-books), [Awarded Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/awarded-books), [Newbery Award](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/newbery-award), [Books collecting](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/books-collecting) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/the_girl_who_drank_the_moon.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/book-spotlight-the-girl-who-drank-the-moon) The Newbery Award-winning novel *The Girl Who Drank the Moon* by [Kelly Barnhil](https://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/advSearchResults.php?action=search&fromForm=1&category_id=&authorField=kelly+barnhill&titleField=&publisherField=&keywordsField=&dp1=&dp2=&priceStart=&priceEnd=&orderBy=relevance&recordsLength=25&firstEd=&signed=&jacket=)l was published in 2016 by Algonquin Young Readers. This middle grade novel appeals to both young and old readers with it's important message and compelling fairy tale feel. *The Girl Who Drank the Moon *is a magical story that's perfect for lovers of magic, fairy tales, and for Newbery collectors. What is it about this book that captures the imagination and has lead to it's massive success and popularity?      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/book-spotlight-the-girl-who-drank-the-moon) --- ## [Maya Angelou’s Books for Children](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/maya-angelous-books-for-children) By [Audrey Golden](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/audrey-golden). Aug 2, 2018. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Book Collecting](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/book-collecting), [Children's Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/childrens-books), [Awarded Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/awarded-books) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-12-31%20at%208.33.53%20PM.png)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/maya-angelous-books-for-children) Many readers know Maya Angelou’s work and recognize her literary contributions, as well as her significant work as a professor, filmmaker, historian, and civil rights activist. She wrote seven autobiographies in her lifetime, acted in numerous films and prominent works of television, and was honored with many prestigious awards. But did you know that she also wrote children’s books? We love the idea of an author’s work—one of the most prominent writers of the twentieth century, perhaps—being accessible to children through a combination of image and text. We want to tell you about a couple of Maya Angelou’s books for children, which are enjoyable reads for kids and adults alike. Don't miss them if you're building a Maya Angelou collection!      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/maya-angelous-books-for-children) --- ## [McSweeney's Publishing Company: Notable Titles](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/mcsweeneys-publishing-company-notable-titles) By [Brian Hoey](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/brian-hoey). Jul 16, 2018. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Awarded Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/awarded-books), [American Literature](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/american-literature), [First Editions](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/first-editions) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/mcsweeneys_quarterly_concern_issue_25.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/mcsweeneys-publishing-company-notable-titles) The brainchild of acclaimed author and philanthropist [Dave Eggers](https://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/advSearchResults.php?action=search&orderBy=relevance&category_id=0&keywordsField=dave+eggers), McSweeney’s has been publishing vibrant, frequently off-kilter writing in various forms for more than 20 years. While for many the name McSweeney’s primarily conjures up images of *McSweeney’s Internet Tendency*, (i.e. the good people who brought us “It’s Decorative Gourd Season, Motherf\*ckers”), the publisher also puts out a quarterly literary magazine as well as standalone books. Though these various concerns may seem disparate, there is certainly a unity to the various Eggers-run projects, and readers can expect anything with the McSweeney’s stamp to showcase an often wry (though sometimes quite serious), literary sense of adventure.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/mcsweeneys-publishing-company-notable-titles) --- ## [Caldecott Winning Illustrators Series: Robert Lawson](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-robert-lawson) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). Jul 10, 2018. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Legendary Illustrators](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/legendary-illustrators), [Book Collecting](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/book-collecting), [Awarded Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/awarded-books), [Movie Tie-Ins](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/movie-tie-ins) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/CM_Strong_and_Good.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-robert-lawson) For the past eighty-one years, the Caldecott Medal has been awarded annually to one book out of a carefully curated selection. The Caldecott-winning illustrators and the images they so lovingly craft are representative of the best and most innovative aspects of the genre. These books are desirable for both parents and collectors alike, but also serve as a benchmark of quality, pushing the industry forward to greater heights each year. Continuing our Caldecott Winning Illustrators Series, we take a closer look at one of these amazing illustrators: Robert Lawson, who won the medal in 1941 for his book *They Were Strong and Good.*      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-robert-lawson) --- ## [Five Books for Children on Memorial Day](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/five-books-for-children-on-memorial-day) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). May 25, 2018. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Children's Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/childrens-books), [Pulitzer Prize](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/pulitzer-prize), [Awarded Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/awarded-books), [Newbery Award](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/newbery-award) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/320px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/five-books-for-children-on-memorial-day) While decorating the graves of the deceased is a common and ancient custom, the American practice of decorating the graves of fallen soldiers dates back to the end of the Civil War. The first recorded instance took place in Virginia in 1861. Women in Savannah, Georgia did the same the following year, decorating the graves of Confederate soldiers, and in 1863, a commemoration was held in Gettysburg. Honoring soldiers lost in battle became even more common after the assassination of [President Abraham Lincoln.](https://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/searchResults.php?category_id=785&action=browse&orderBy=relevance) While the practice, originally referred to as Decoration Day, became very common in the south, it did not start taking hold in the north until 1868. It soon spread to a national day, celebrated each year on May 30 and always honored by an address at Gettysburg. The shift toward the Memorial Day name did not come about until after World War II and was made official in 1967. The following year, the date was officially moved to the third Monday in May to create a three day weekend in spite of protests from the VFW and others arguing that the change trivialized the holiday. And indeed, Memorial Day is often celebrated with cook outs, camping trips, swimming, boating, and massive sales at car dealerships and furniture stores; unfortunately, the core meaning of the holiday falls to the wayside for many people. Here are five books you can read with your children this Memorial Day to keep patriotism as your focus. Some will even help teach them the real meaning behind the holiday—honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/five-books-for-children-on-memorial-day) --- ## [Book Spotlight: The Last Stop on Market Street](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/book-spotlight-the-last-stop-on-market-street) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). Apr 26, 2018. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Children's Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/childrens-books), [Awarded Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/awarded-books), [Newbery Award](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/newbery-award), [illustrations](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/illustrations) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/De_La_Pena_Last_Stop_Market_Street_Newbery_Inventory.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/book-spotlight-the-last-stop-on-market-street) *The Last Stop on Market Street,* published in 2015 by Penguin, was written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson. The book tells the story of CJ who is taking a bus ride with his grandmother after church, as they do every Sunday. While riding the bus, CJ glimpses one of his friends riding in a car with his family and asks why their family doesn't have a car, thus beginning a series of questions CJ asks his grandma based on the things and people he observes on their ride. Why do we love this book so much? Why should you add it to your collection? Read on.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/book-spotlight-the-last-stop-on-market-street) --- ## [Caldecott Winning Illustrators Series: Dorothy P. Lathrop](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-dorothy-p.-lathrop) By [Leah Dobrinska](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/leah-dobrinska). Apr 4, 2018. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Legendary Illustrators](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/legendary-illustrators), [Book Collecting](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/book-collecting), [Children's Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/childrens-books), [Awarded Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/awarded-books) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hs-fs/hub/237126/file-2360867250.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-dorothy-p.-lathrop) The Caldecott Medal has been awarded since 1937 to an “artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.” Naturally, the Caldecott Award is supremely important for everyone involved in the book making and book buying and selling processes: from illustrators and publishers to fans and book collectors. Today, we begin our Caldecott Winning Illustrators series. We’d like to examine these award-winning artists more closely. Who are they? What is their artistic style? What other works are they famous for? What about them and their work is helpful for collectors to know? We begin with the inaugural Caldecott Award-winning illustrator: Dorothy P. Lathrop.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-dorothy-p.-lathrop) --- ## [Collecting Latin American Authors](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/collecting-latin-americanauthors) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). Mar 28, 2018. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Poetry](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/poetry), [Book Collecting](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/book-collecting), [Awarded Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/awarded-books), [Nobel Prize Winners](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/nobel-prize-winners) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hs-fs/hub/237126/file-589114555.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/collecting-latin-americanauthors) Latin American literature incorporates a variety of languages from Spanish and Portuguese to indigenous languages of Central and South America. Known for, but not exclusively devoted to, magical realism, Latin American literature came to worldwide notice in the 1960s an 1970s during a movement which is now known as the Latin American Boom. The boom, partially due to an exceptionally prosperous economic state throughout the continent, helped to a create an outpouring of literature that focused on the culture, language, people, and politics of a region that had not previously held a large place on the global stage. Since then, Latin American literature has been internationally recognized for the culturally rich and important work of its authors. For those hoping to expand their collections to include some of the most notable Latin American literary pieces, the following authors and selections are a great starting point.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/collecting-latin-americanauthors) --- ## ['March' and the National Book Award for Young People's Literature](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/march-and-the-national-book-award-for-young-peoples-literature) By [Audrey Golden](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/audrey-golden). Mar 9, 2018. 9:00 AM. Topics: [American History](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/american-history), [Children's Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/childrens-books), [Awarded Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/awarded-books) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-08-31%20at%2010.25.56%20AM.png)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/march-and-the-national-book-award-for-young-peoples-literature) Whether you are searching for a new graphic novel to buy the kids or teenagers in your life, or if you are adding to an ever-expanding graphic novel collection of your own, we want to make sure you know about the *March Trilogy*. This three-book set from John Lewis, one of the key figures of the American Civil Rights Movement and current Georgia congressman, is a memoir about his “coming-of-age in the movement,” according to an [article](https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/27/books/review/john-lewis-march.html?mcubz=3&_r=0) in *The New York Times* about the graphic memoir collection. The books are significant for anyone hoping to learn more about the history of the Civil Rights Movement and Lewis’s experiences, and they are also important guidebooks for future leaders who are willing to make “necessary trouble,” as Lewis has described the act of protest.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/march-and-the-national-book-award-for-young-peoples-literature) --- [Previous page](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/awarded-books/page/5) [Next page](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/awarded-books/page/7) [See a listing of all posts](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/all) | | | --- | This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ### About this blog How can I identify a first edition? Where do I learn about caring for books? How should I start collecting? 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