The Scott O’Dell Award is given annually to the author of a distinguished work of historical fiction for young people.
The winner of the 2014 Award is Kirkpatrick Hill for Bo at Ballard Creek, illustrated by LeUyen Pham. You can read more details about the award and the winner at The Horn Book.
Honor Books
Doll Bones by Holly Black (Hurrah!!!!!)
The Year of Billy Miller by Kevin Henkes (Yes!)
One Came Home by Amy Timberlake (Wonderful surprise!!)
Paperboy by Vince Vawter
WINNER
Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo (Wonderful!)
Honor Books
Journey by Aaron Becker (Great!)
Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle (Wonderful!)
Mr. Wuffles by David Wiesner (Hurrah!)
WINNER
Locomotive by Brian Floca (Perfection!)
Honors the author and illustrator for beginning reader book:
Honor Books
Ball by Mary Sullivan
A Big Guy Took My Ball by Mo Willems (not a surprise, this is HIS award)
Penny and Her Marble by Kevin Henkes (Lovely!)
WINNER
The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli (Wow!)
Outstanding video production for children:
WINNER
Bink & Gollie: Two for One
Author and illustrator of the most distinguished informational books for children.
Honor Books
A Splash of Red by Jen Bryant, illustrated by Melissa Sweet (Wonderful!)
Look Up! by Annette LeBlanc Cate
Locomotive by Brian Floca (Great!)
The Mad Potter by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan
WINNER
Parrots Over Puerto Rico by Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore (Hurrah!)
Originally published outside the US and translated into English:
Honor Books
The Bathing Costume by Charlotte Moundlic, illustrated by Olivier Tallec
My Father’s Arms Are a Boat by Stein Erik Lunde, illustrated by Oyvind Torseter (YES!!)
The War Within These Walls by Aline Sax, illustrated by Caryl Strzelecki
WINNER
Mister Orange by Truus Matti
Congratulations to Enchanted Lion books and thank you for bringing amazing books to the US.
2015 lecture:
Brian Selznick (Incredible pick)
Best audiobook for children or young adults.
Honor Books
Better Nate Than Ever by Tim Federle (Bet it’s an amazing audio book!)
Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds
Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell (Hurrah!)
Matilda by Roald Dahl (a nice little surprise)
WINNER
Scowler by Daniel Kraus
Waking Brain Cells 