State Awards

• Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award

• Show Me Readers Award

• Mark Twain Award

Other Awards

• (Randolph) Caldecott Medal

The Caldecott Medal honors the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

• (Theodor Seuss) Giesel Medal

The Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal honors the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished contribution to the body of American children’s literature known as beginning reader books published in the United States during the preceding year.

• (John) Newberry Medal

The Newbery Medal honors the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

• Coretta Scott King Award

Given to African American authors and illustrator for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions, the Coretta Scott King Book Award titles promote understanding and appreciation of the culture of all peoples and their contribution to the realization of the American dream