Book Awards for vaortiz

1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up

• Friends from the Other Side / Amigos del otro lado by Gloria Anzaldúa (2009.0339, 2009, Ages 5↑)
• Green Eggs and Ham by Dr.Seuss (2009.0070, 2009, Ages 3↑)

3 Apples Book Award

• Green Eggs and Ham by Dr.Seuss (Winner – Children – 2008)

AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books

• Money Madness by David A. Adler (Finalist – Children's Science Picture Book – 2014)
• The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter's Wonder (Weather Books for Kids, Winter Children's Books, Science Kids Books) by Jon Nelson Ph.D. (Finalist – Middle Grades Science Book – 2011)

Alabama Camellia Children's Choice Book Award

• I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards)) by Karen Beaumont (Winner – K-1 – 2006-2007)

Amelia Francis Howard Gibbon Illustrator's Award

• Suki's Kimono by Chieri Uegaki (Honour Book – 2004)

Américas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature

• Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal (Commended Title – 2019)

Los Angeles Public Library Best of the Year

• After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat (Children's Books – 2017)
• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (Children's Books – 2018)
• Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez (Children's Books – 2019)

Anna Dewdney Read-Together Award

• After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat (Winner – 2018)
• Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal (Honor Book – 2020)

Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award

• After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat (Nominee – 2020)
• Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine (Nominee – 2010)
• The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi (Nominee – 2004)

Azia Books Diversity Award

• Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez (Listed)

BCCB Blue Ribbon Book

• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (Picture Books – 2018)
• Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine (2007)
• Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (A Big Words Book (1)) by Doreen Rappaport (2001)
• The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter's Wonder (Weather Books for Kids, Winter Children's Books, Science Kids Books) by Jon Nelson Ph.D. (Nonfiction – 2009)

The Best Children's Books of the Year

• Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal (2019)
• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (2019)
• Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry (2020)
• Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly (2019)
• Mommy's Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (2019)
• Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by James Dean (Under Five – 2011)
• Say Hello! by Rachel Isadora (Under Five – 2011)

Best Children's Picture Books of the Year in Spanish

• Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal (2019)
• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (2019)
• Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry (2022)
• Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez (2020)

Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award

• After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat (Winner – 2019)

Black-Eyed Susan Book Award

• After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat (Nominee – Picture Books – 2019)
• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (Nominee – Picture Books – 2020)
• George Washington's Teeth by Deborah Chandra (Nominee – Picture Books – 2005)
• Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine (Nominee – Picture Books – 2008)
• Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (A Big Words Book (1)) by Doreen Rappaport (Nominee – Picture Books – 2003)

Blue Spruce Award

• Suki's Kimono by Chieri Uegaki (Nominee – 2005)

Bluestem Award

• Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine (Nominee – 2011)
• The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter's Wonder (Weather Books for Kids, Winter Children's Books, Science Kids Books) by Jon Nelson Ph.D. (Nominee – 2013)

Book Links Lasting Connections

• George Washington's Teeth by Deborah Chandra (2003)

Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth

• Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal (2018)
• George Washington's Teeth by Deborah Chandra (2003)
• Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine (2007)
• Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (A Big Words Book (1)) by Doreen Rappaport (2001)

Bridge to Reading Picture Book Award

• Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry (Nominee – 2021)

Buckaroo Book Award

• After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat (Nominee – 2021)
• I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards)) by Karen Beaumont (Second runner-up – 2007)
• Frog on a Log? by Kes Gray (First runner-up – 2017)
• Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine (Nominee – 2009)
• Measuring Penny (Rise and Shine) by Loreen Leedy (Nominee – 2001)
• The Recess Queen by Alexis O'neill (Nominee – 2004)

Buckeye Children's & Teen Book Award

• After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat (Nominee – Grades K-2 – 2019)
• Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst (Nominee – Grades K-3 – 1982)
• Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine (Nominee – Grades K-2 – 2008)

Caldecott Medal

• Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal (Honor Book – 2019)
• Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine (Honor Book – 2008)
• Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (A Big Words Book (1)) by Doreen Rappaport (Honor Book – 2002)

California Young Reader Medal

• After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat (Nominee – Primary, Grades K-2 – 2021)
• Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst (Nominee – Primary, Grades K-2 – 1984)
• Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes (Nominee – Picture Books for Older Readers, Grade 4 & Up – 1994)
• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (Nominee – Primary, Grades K-2 – 2021)
• Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry (Nominee – Primary, Grades K-2 – 2022)
• Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine (Winner – Picture Books for Older Readers, Grade 4 & Up – 2012)
• The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi (Nominee – Primary, Grades K-2 – 2004)

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens

• After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat (Birth to Age Seven – 2018)
• I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards)) by Karen Beaumont (2006)
• George Washington's Teeth by Deborah Chandra (2004)
• Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine (2008)
• Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly (2019)
• Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (A Big Words Book (1)) by Doreen Rappaport (2001)
• Mommy's Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (2019)
• Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez (2020)

CCBC Choices

• Baloney (Henry P.) by Jon Scieszka (2001)
• Baloney (Henry P.) by Jon Scieszka (2002)
• Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes (1991)
• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (2019)
• George Washington's Teeth by Deborah Chandra (2004)
• Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry (2020)
• Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine (2008)
• Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly (2019)
• The Magic School Bus Inside A Hurricane by Joanna Cole (1995)
• Mommy's Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (2019)
• The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi (2002)
• The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi (2001)

Charlotte Huck Award

• After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat (Winner – 2018)
• Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal (Recommended Book – 2019)
• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (Recommended Book – 2019)

Charlotte Zolotow Award

• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (Highly Commended Title – 2019)
• George Washington's Teeth by Deborah Chandra (Highly Commended Title – 2004)

Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids

• After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat (Picture Books – 2017)
• Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal (Picture Books – 2018)
• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (Picture Books – 2018)
• Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry (Picture Books – 2021)
• Mommy's Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (Picture Books – 2018)

Chickadee Award

• George Washington's Teeth by Deborah Chandra (Nominee – 2005)

Children's Favorites Awards

• Baloney (Henry P.) by Jon Scieszka (Selection – 2002)
• Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (A Big Words Book (1)) by Doreen Rappaport (Selection – 2002)
• Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by James Dean (Selection – Beginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8) – 2011)

Children's Literature Council of Southern California Awards

• After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat (Excellence in a Picture Book – 2018)

Children’s Literature Assembly of the National Council of Teachers of English – Notable Children’s Book in the Language Arts, Grades K-8

• Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes (1992)

CLEL Bell Picture Book Award for Early Literacy

• How to Read a Story: (Illustrated Children's Book, Picture Book for Kids, Read Aloud Kindergarten Books) by Kate Messner (Nominee – Read – 2016)
• Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by James Dean (Silver Bells – Sing – 2013)
• Say Hello! by Rachel Isadora (Silver Bells – Talk – 2013)
• Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez (Shortlist – Talk – 2020)

Colorado Children's Book Award

• After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat (Nominee – 2019)
• I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards)) by Karen Beaumont (Nominee – 2007)
• Baloney (Henry P.) by Jon Scieszka (Winner – Picture Book – 2003)
• Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes (Nominee – 1995)
• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (Nominee – 2020)
• Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine (Nominee – 2009)
• The Magic School Bus Inside A Hurricane by Joanna Cole (Nominee – 1997)
• Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by James Dean (Winner – Picture Book – 2013)
• The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen (Nominee – 2011)

Comstock Read Aloud Book Award

• Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote by Tanya Lee Stone (Honor – 2009)
• Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine (Honor – 2008)

Coretta Scott King Award

• Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly (Honor – Illustrator – 2019)
• Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (A Big Words Book (1)) by Doreen Rappaport (Honor – Illustrator – 2002)

CSMCL Best Multicultural Book

• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (2018)

E.B. White Read-Aloud Award

• After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat (Honor Book – Picture Book – 2018)
• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (Honor Book – Picture Book – 2019)
• Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by James Dean (Honor Book – Picture Book – 2011)

Early Math Project Children's Literature

• Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst
• Animals on Board (MathStart 2) by Stuart J. Murphy
• Measuring Penny (Rise and Shine) by Loreen Leedy

El día de los niños / El día de los libros

• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (K-2 – 2020)
• Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry (K-2 – 2020)
• Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine (Addendum – 2013)
• Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly (K-2 – 2019)
• Mommy's Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (Birth to Pre-K – 2020)
• Say Hello! by Rachel Isadora (2013)
• Say Hello! by Rachel Isadora (2012)
• Say Hello! by Rachel Isadora (2014)
• Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez (K-2 – 2021)
• Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez (Birth to Pre-K – 2020)

Evanston Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids

• After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat (Picture Books – 2017)
• Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal (Picture Books – 2018)
• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (Picture Books – 2018)

Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists

• Baloney (Henry P.) by Jon Scieszka (Winner – Picture Book – 2002)

Ezra Jack Keats Book Award

• Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal (Honor – New Writer – 2019)

Flicker Tale Award

• I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards)) by Karen Beaumont (Nominee – Picture Books – 2009)
• Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes (Nominee – Picture Books – 1993)
• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (Nominee – Young Readers – 2021)
• The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi (Nominee – Picture Books – 2004)

Floyd's Pick Book Award

• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (Winner – 2019)

Garden State Children's Book Award

• The Magic School Bus Inside A Hurricane by Joanna Cole (Winner – Nonfiction, Grades 2-5 – 1998)

Georgia Children's Book Award

• After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat (Finalist – Picturebook – 2019)
• I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards)) by Karen Beaumont (Winner – Picturebook – 2010)
• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (Finalist – Picturebook – 2021)
• George Washington's Teeth by Deborah Chandra (Finalist – Picturebook – 2007)
• Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry (Winner – Picturebook – 2021)
• The Recess Queen by Alexis O'neill (Finalist – Picturebook – 2007)

Golden Poppy Book Award

• Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry (Mirrors & Windows Honoree – 2019)

Good Books for Bright Kids

• The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson (Beginning Readers (Pre-K-Grade 1))