Recent Arrivals

Award Books List

  • The California Young Reader Medal
photo The California Young Reader Medal program encourages recreational reading of popular literature among the young people of our state. Since its inception in 1974, millions of California children have nominated, read, and voted for the winners of the California Young Reader Medal.
  • The Caldecott Medal
photo The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of 19th century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
  • The Newbery Medal
photo The Newbery Medal was named for 18th century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children

2024 Award Books

  • Caldecott Medal Winner
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  • Newbery Medal Winner
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  • Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction
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  • Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction
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2024-2025 CA Young Reader Medal Nominee Books

  • Primary
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  • Picture Books for Older Reader
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  • Intermediate
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  • Middle School / Junior High
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  • Young Adult
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