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2006 Midwinter Awards
The American Library Association (ALA), the oldest and largest library association in the world,holds an annual business meeting known as the ALA Midwinter Meeting. Highlights include the announcement of the "Academy Awards" of children's literature - the Newbery and Caldecott Medals - and other awards and lists recognizing the best in literature and audiovisual materials for children, teens and adults.
Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, ALA awards guide parents, educators, librarians and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Selected by judging committees composed of librarians and other children's experts, the awards encourage original and creative work. Winners are announced at the Midwinter Meeting and award presentations are held at the ALA Annual Conference in June.
(Rollup Youth Media Awards Press Release)
Children's Book/Video Awards:
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award
Young Adult Book Awards:
Other Midwinter Award Announcements
Book Wholesalers, Inc./YALSA Collection Development Grant
Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature program Grant
John Cotton Dana Public Relations Awards
Other Book/Film/Video Selections
Best Videos and DVDs for Young Adults
Booklist Top of the List selections
Notable Children's Computer Software
Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers