Barton Client Holiday House Publishing Wins Prestigious Awards for Children’s Literature

Barton client Holiday House, Inc. publishing has been recognized for excellence in children’s literature by the American Library Association, which recently announced the winners and honorable mentions for its 2022 Youth Media Awards.

Founded in 1935 as the first American publishing house dedicated solely to children’s books, Holiday House has since produced many beloved award-winning books for both children and teenagers. Among its recent accolades is the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medal, the highest award bestowed on American children’s picture books. Congratulations to Holiday House on its many well-deserved honors!

Randolph Caldecott Medal Winner (for the most distinguished American picture book for children)

• “Watercress,” illustrated by Jason Chin, written by Andrea Wang, and published by Neal Porter Books, Holiday House

John Newbery Honor Book (for outstanding contribution to children’s literature)

• “Watercress,” illustrated by Jason Chin, written by Andrea Wang, and published by Neal Porter Books, Holiday House

Pura Belpré Youth Illustration Honor Book (honoring Latinx illustrators whose children’s and young adult books best portray, affirm, and celebrate the Latinx cultural experience)

• “Bright Star,” illustrated and written by Yuyi Morales and published by Neal Porter Books, Holiday House

Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book (for distinguished beginning reader book)

• “I Hop,” illustrated and written by Joe Cepeda and published by Holiday House

Sydney Taylor Book Award – Picture Book Winner (for outstanding books for children that authentically portray the Jewish experience)

• “The Passover Guest,” written by Susan Kusel, illustrated by Sean Rubin, and published by Neal Porter Books, Holiday House