The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators have announced the winners of the 2012 Golden Kite Awards which are given to the best in children’s books.  Awards are given in four categories and each category also has an honor award as well.

WINNERS

Fiction:

Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

Nonfiction:

Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart by Candace Fleming

Picture Book Text:

Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal

Picture Book Illustration:

Balloons over Broadway by Melissa Sweet

 

HONOR BOOKS

Fiction:

Words in the Dust by Trent Reedy

Nonfiction:

Mysterious Bones: the Story of Kennewick Man by Katherine Kirkpatrick, illustrated by Emma Stevenson

Picture Book Text:

These Hands by Margaret H. Mason, illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Picture Book Illustration:

Follow Me by Tricia Tusa