And The Winners Are.....

Today marked the big announcement of the Caldecott and Newbery Award winners by the American Library Association. Personally, I think of these as the equivalent of Oprah's next book club pick, but for the younger set, and with better illustrations.

This year's Caldecott went to Jon Klassen for This is Not My Hat, for whom this is a second solo title.  His first lone-publishing venture, I Want My Hat Back, was also a hit for its charming illustrations.

The Newbery Award went to Katherine Applegate for The One and Only Ivan, the story of an easygoing, art-oriented gorilla who has become accustomed to living as an exhibit, until baby elephant Ruby arrives.