Neha Patil (Editor)

Sibert Medal

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Country
  
United States

First awarded
  
2001

Awarded for
  
"the most distinguished informational book" for children

Presented by
  
Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association

Official website
  
ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/sibertmedal

The Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal established by the Association for Library Service to Children in 2001 with support from Bound to Stay Bound Books, Inc., is awarded annually to the writer and illustrator of the most distinguished informational book published in English during the preceding year. The award is named in honor of Robert F. Sibert, the long-time President of Bound to Stay Bound Books, Inc. of Jacksonville, Illinois. ALSC administers the award.

"Informational books are defined as those written and illustrated to present, organize, and interpret documentable, factual material." Poetry and traditional literature such as folktales are not eligible but there is no other restriction (such as reference books or even nonfiction books). The book must be published originally or simultaneously in the United States and in English.

References

Sibert Medal Wikipedia


Similar Topics