Randolph Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American picture book for children
2011 Caldecott Medal winner
"A Sick Day for Amos McGee"
illustrated by Erin E. Stead, written by Phillip C. Stead
Two Caldecott Honor Books:
“Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet Slave" illustrated by Bryan Collier, written by Laban Carrick Hill
“Interrupting Chicken” written and illustrated by David Ezra Stein
John Newbery Medal for most outstanding contribution to children's literature
2011 Newbery Medal winner
“Moon Over Manifest” written by Clare Vanderpool
Four Newbery Honor Books
“Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night ” by Joyce Sidman “Heart of a Samurai ” by Margi Preus “One Crazy Summer ” by Rita Williams-Garcia “ Turtle in Paradise ” by Jennifer L. Holm