NPR (Ivy Buck) - 'Fireworks' wins Caldecott, Newbery is awarded to 'All the Blues in the Sky'
The best books for children and young adults were awarded the country's top honors by the American Library Association on Monday.
Fireworks, by Matthew Burgess and illustrated by Cátia Chien has won the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children, and All the Blues in the Sky, written by Renée Watson has been awarded the Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature.'/Open
AI:The American Library Association announced its annual book awards on Monday. Matthew Burgess (author) and Cátia Chien (illustrator) won the Caldecott Medal for *Fireworks*, while Renée Watson was awarded the Newbery Medal for *All the Blues in the Sky*.Open