Promotions - Title Listings - "CALDECOTT NEWBERY AWARD WINNERS, January 18, 2016"

This original fairytale intertwines with historical fiction to explore music and its power to save, heal and set free.

Finding Winnie is an incredible account of the friendship and love shared between a soldier and the real bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh. Blackall beautifully interprets this multi-dimensional family story through her distinctive Chinese ink and watercolor art, capturing intimate and historical details perfect for a child's eye. Lindsay Mattick-Author / Sophie Blackall-Illustrator.

CJ's journey with his Nana is not just a simple bus ride; it is a multi-sensory experience through which he discovers that beautiful music, nature and people surround him. CJ's questions are familiar, and Nana answers him with gentle wisdom. Matt DeLaPena-Author / Christian Robinson-Illustrator.

Astrid falls in love with roller derby and learns how to be tougher, stronger and fearless. Jamieson perfectly captures the highs and lows of growing up in this dynamic graphic novel.

In this autobiography, Trombone Shorty reminisces about his early life in the jazz music scene of his beloved hometown of New Orleans. Through Collier's paintings and collage illustrations, the story's authentic, heartfelt tone is masterfully realized. Troy Andrews-Author / Bryan Collier-Illustrator.

In this biography in verse, Ekua Holmes' illustrations provide children with an intensely visual encounter with Civil Rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer. The repetition of colors and motifs within the richly layered collage create complex images that capute Hamer's power and bravery. Carole Teatherford-Author / Ekua Holmes-Illustrator.

Waiting delivers an intimate story of five figurines, each anticipating the wonder of everyday moments. Using rich brown lines and a soft pastel palette, Henkes invites young readers to slow down and explore a range of emotions in a world on a windowsill. Kevin Henkes-Author/Ilustrator.

Bradley's powerful plot, remarkably drawn characters and sparse language are outstanding components of this novel about courage, community and conviction.