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The annual awards go to I Am Every Good Thing and Above the Rim.

Kacen Callender spoke about a year that has been both devastating and empowering as they accepted the prestigious award during the livestreamed virtual ceremony.

Nonfiction works and sequels don’t usually win the Printz, but this year many such books—about a thrilling escape from tragedy, an inspiring refugee story, and more—are serious contenders.

Checking in on potential Newbery/Caldecott contenders on Goodreads.

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A citizen of the Muscogee Creek Nation, the author of Hearts Unbroken was awarded the prize in recognition of her "outstanding achievement" in YA literature.

This year’s top YA titles help us escape, look inward, and navigate our times.

Diving back into the data about Caldecott winning books made by author/illustrators.

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The honored titles include a graphic novel documenting a refugee's journey, a story of grief and sexual identity, and historical fiction about Japanese American teenagers incarcerated during World War II.

The finalists for the 2020 National Book Award for Young People's Literature have been announced. Here are the SLJ reviews.