New Award Books

Jerk California - Jonathan Friesen
Plagued by Tourette's syndrome and a stepfather who despises him, Sam meets an old man in his small Minnesota town who sends him on a road trip designed to help him discover the truth about his life. Schneider Family Book Award

Moribito, Guardian of the Spirit - Nahoko Uehashi
The wandering warrior Balsa is hired to protect Prince Chagum from both a mysterious monster and the prince's father, the Mikado. Mildred L. Batchelder Award

What Can You Do with a Rebozo? - Carmen Tafolla
A spunky young girl explains the many uses of her mother's red rebozo, a traditional Mexican woven shawl. Pura Belpre Illustrator Award Honor