Randolph Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American picture book for children
2012 Caldecott Medal winner
"A Ball for Daisy"
written and illustrated by Chris Raschka
This is his second time winning the award!
Three Caldecott Honor Books:
“Blackout" "Grandpa Green" "Me ... Jane" written and illustrated written and illustrated written and illustrated by John Rocco by Lane Smith by Patrick McDonnell
John Newbery Medal for most outstanding contribution to children's literature
2012 Newbery Medal winner
“Deadend in Norvelt” written by Jack Gantos
He is the author of Joey Pigza Loses Control, a Newbery Honor book
Two Newbery Honor Books “Inside Out & Back Again ” by Thanhha Lai “Breaking Stalin's Nose ” by Eugine Yelchin