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With everyone talking Oscars, it's easy to forget that this is also award season for children's books. On Monday, the American Library Association announced their 2012 Youth Media Award winners to the public. Celebrating excellence in nearly two dozen categories, the ALA's list includes top picks for all ages, picture books to young adult literature, as well as top adult books that appeal to teens. Check out the titles featured below, then see the entire list at ala.org. With so many choices, you and your kids will always be ready to answer the question "read any good books lately?"
John Newbery Medal
Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos, $9.60, amazon.com
Randolph Caldecott Medal
A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka, $10, bn.com
Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award
Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans by Kadir Nelson, $11.70, amazon.com
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
Tales for Very Picky Eaters by Josh Schneider, $13.50, bn.com
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award
Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet, $11.60, amazon.com
Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos, $9.60, amazon.com
Randolph Caldecott Medal
A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka, $10, bn.com
Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award
Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans by Kadir Nelson, $11.70, amazon.com
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
Tales for Very Picky Eaters by Josh Schneider, $13.50, bn.com
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award
Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet, $11.60, amazon.com
