the sibert medal forest lake and wantagh elementary schools
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The Sibert Medal
Forest Lake and Wantagh Elementary Schools
Given to the author of the most “distinguished contribution” to children’s literature in the United States each year
You know the Newbery Award…
You’ve heard of the Caldecott…
Given to the artist of the most “distinguished American picture book” each year
We’ve also read some Coretta Scott King Award winners…Given annually to outstanding African
American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that
demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human
values
What about the Sibert Medal?
The Sibert Medal
Given every year since 2001 to BOTH the author and the illustrator of the “most distinguished informational book for children” published in America that year.
Book must contain factual information written for children up to 14 years old.
Folktales and fairy tales are NOT eligible.
Each author and illustrator listed on the title page must by American.
Robert Sibert was the long-time CEO of the Bound to Stay Bound book publishing company.