They didn't get the Newbery or Caldecott but these kids' authors won big this year
The American Library Association handed out nearly two dozen awards for kids' books this week. We look at some of the winners.
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Children's librarians announce the winners of the Newbery and Caldecott medals
America's librarians announce their top children's book picks virtually on Monday. Among the honors they're awarding are the 2021 Newbery and Caldecott medals.
'Camera Man' unspools the colorful life of silent film star Buster Keaton
By age 5, Keaton was a star in his family's vaudeville act; he went on to star in and direct silent films, performing jaw-dropping stunts. Slate film critic Dana Stevens profiles Keaton in a new book.
'The Last Cuentista' and 'Watercress' win top children's book awards
The 2022 Newbery and Caldecott medals, among several other honors, were awarded Monday to the children's books that American librarians chose as the most distinguished this year.
In new debut novel, everyone wants to know 'Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?'
Sarah McCammon speaks to author Lizzie Damilola Blackburn about her debut novel, "Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?"
Author Imani Perry explores the South to reveal the soul of America
Imani Perry discusses what it meant to write a book about her own home, and why the South is so important to comprehend the rest of the nation.
'Afrominimalist' author on why it's best to live with less
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Christine Platt, author of The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living With Less, about how to declutter and why it's especially important for communities of color.
Catching up with the author of 'Journal For Jordan,' a memoir turned movie
The new film is based on the bestselling memoir by Dana Canedy. She tells NPR's Michel Martin about the film's release and the story of love and devotion at the center of it.
'Girl, Woman, Other' author Bernardine Evaristo on new memoir about perseverance
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo about her new book, Manifesto: On Never Giving Up.
Edmund White's new novel 'A Previous Life' is a steamy, but very real, romance story
Scott Simon asks Edmund White about his new novel, "A Previous Life."