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Illustrator Michaela Goade became the first BIPOC woman and first Indigenous illustrator to win the prestigious Caldecott Medal.

Illustrator Michaela Goade became the first BIPOC woman and first Indigenous illustrator to win the Caldecott medal when the 2021 Youth Media Awards were announced. Goade was one of many women creators recognized as women swept the Caldecott and Newbery medals.

Here is a list of the 2021 Youth Media Awards winners announced during the virtual ceremony at the ALA Midwinter conference.

Author Phil Bildner shares a meaningful moment with a young reader during a school visit early last year.

These engaging picture book biographies spotlight two influential Black female tennis players: Althea Gibson and Serena Williams.

Four first-time YA authors tell SLJ about the inspirations behind their novels, their paths to publication, and their hopes for young people in 2021.

Who is the kid lit nerdiest of them all? Putting their knowledge to the test, Betsy and Travis square off in this romp through Newbery/Caldecott history.

Check out the 2020 Best Books covers that most left an imprint on our eyes (and hearts).

Although these nonfiction picture book titles implement different design approaches, both will fascinate young readers.