Caldecott & Newbery Winners Prediction from Book Passage

This year has been a phenomenal one for children's literature. For the bibliophiles at Book Passage, it was particularly challenging to narrow down, given the incredible quality of the books released and truly a testament to the talent and creativity of the authors and illustrators in the industry. We are incredibly fortunate to live in a time when children's literature is thriving with such amazing and diverse storytelling. Here's to many more years of inspiring and captivating reads for our young readers! The 2025 award winners will be announced in Monday, January 22, 2024.

Caldecott Contenders

The Caldecott Medal is awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.


Newbery Contenders

The Newbery Medal is awarded to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.