The Randolph Caldecott Medal

The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the artist--illustrator-- of the most distinguished American Picture Book for Children published in the United States.

The John Newbery Medal

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually  to the author of a chapter book for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

The Coretta Scott King Award

The award (or awards) is given to an African American author and an African American illustrator for an outstandingly inspirational and educational contribution.

Monarch Award--Books for K-3 The Monarch is designed to encourage children to read critically and become familiar with children's books, authors and illustrators. The program is open to all K-3 age children in Illinois.

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Rebecca Caudill Award Books for 4-8 graders

The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award is an annual award given to the author of the book voted most outstanding by students in grades four through eight in participating Illinois schools. 

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

In 2005, the IMC Specialists from Unit 5 decided that Fourth and Fifth graders needed a list of quality books to read from (patterned after the Rebecca Caudill list but more appropriate for our grade levels). So a list was compiled. Then in 2006, District 87 collaborated with Unit 5 to create the list of books. Metcalf and Heyworth have now joined the project.

2006 2007 2008 2009 

Reading_Unites Book descriptions