The Caldecott Medal is awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American Picture Book for Children published in the United States during the preceding year. The award is for the artist, who must be a citizen or resident of the United States. The artist is eligible to win even if they did not write the text of the book. Other books can be cited as worthy of attention and are referred to as “Caldecott Honor Books”.

The winners of the 2012 Youth Media Awards—including the Caldecott and Newbery Medals—are revealed today. Did you have any predictions? Let’s see how you did.

Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children:

A Ball for Daisy, illustrated and written by Chris Raschka, is the 2012 Caldecott Medal winner.

Three Caldecott Honor Books also were named: Blackout, illustrated and written by John Rocco; Grandpa Green, illustrated and written by Lane Smith; and Me . . . Jane, illustrated and written by Patrick McDonnell.

John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature:

Dead End in Norvelt, written by Jack Gantos, is the 2012 Newbery Medal winner.

Two Newbery Honor Books also were named: Inside Out and Back Again, written by Thanhha Lai; and Breaking Stalin’s Nose, written and illustrated by Eugene Yelchin.

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for the most distinguished beginning reader book:

Tales for Very Picky Eaters, written and illustrated by Josh Schneider, is the Geisel Award winner.

Three Geisel Honor Books were named: I Broke My Trunk!, written and illustrated by Mo Willems; I Want My Hat Back, written and illustrated by Jon Klassen; and See Me Run, written and illustrated by Paul Meisel.