The John Newbery Award

The Newbery medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

The Randolph Caldecott Award

The Caldecott medal is awarded annually by theAssociation for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

The Coretta Scott King Award

The Coretta Scott King Award is presented annually by the Coretta Scott King Task Force of the American Library Association's Social Responsibilities Round Table. Recipients are authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream. "

The Golden Sower Award program is designed to develop an appreciation among Nebraska's youth for excellence in writing and beauty in illustrations.