Newbery Medal (most distinguished contribution to American literature for children)

• Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos
• Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai
• Breaking Stalin’s Nose by Eugene Yelchin

Caldecott Medal (most distinguished American picture book for children)

• A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka
• Blackout by John Rocco
• Grandpa Green by Lane Smith
• Me ... Jane by Patrick McDonnell