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 Ms. Jenkins' favorite book titles in this award.
Ms. Jenkins' 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
A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin by Jen Bryant
Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask About Having a Disability by Shane Burcaw
Grand Canyon by Jason Chin
The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Henry Cole
Locomotive by Brian Floca
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard
We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball by Kadir Nelson
Parrots Over Puerto Rico by Susan L. Roth
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
A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin by Jen Bryant
Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask About Having a Disability by Shane Burcaw
Grand Canyon by Jason Chin
The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Henry Cole
Locomotive by Brian Floca
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard
We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball by Kadir Nelson
Parrots Over Puerto Rico by Susan L. Roth
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