There are so many great non-fiction books for kids these days I often don't know where to start. For decades the American Library Association has given out annual awards for the best illustrated children's book (Caldecott Medal) and the best written children's book (Newbery Medal). Now they have finally instituted an award for children's nonfiction. HIP HIP HOORAY! It was about time. The Sibert Informational Book Medal for was started in 2001 to honor the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished informational (non-fiction) book published in English the preceding year.

The following are the winners and honor titles that I have enjoyed reading:

We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball by Kadir Nelson

The Wall: Growing Up behind the Iron Curtain by Peter S