Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal

The Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal is awarded annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished informational book published in the United States in English during the preceding year. The award is named in honor of Robert F. Sibert, the long-time President of Bound to Stay Bound Books, Inc. of Jacksonville, Illinois. ALSC administers the award.  Click here to see what Sibert Informational Book Medal winners and nominees are available in our libraries, and scroll down to see Mrs. Billmayer's and Ms. Terry's favorite book titles in this award.

Mrs. Billmayer's Favorite Sibert Books

All in a Drop: How Antony van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an Invisible World by Lori Alexander

Lightship by Brian Floca

Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 by Brian Floca

All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat

Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream by Tanya Lee Stone

Camp Panda: Helping Cubs Return to the Wild by Catherine Thimmesh

Ms. Terry's Favorite Sibert Books

The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Hoe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand New Colors by Chris Barton

The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Henry Cole

Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard

The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science by Joyce Sidman

Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks by Suzanne Slade

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell

Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet

For more information on the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal, and to see a complete list of Winner and Honor titles, please click here.