winners of the clara j. johns literary awards 2023
BEST PICTURE BOOK & ILLUSTRATION
Bertie The Bouncy Beachball By: Mandy Woolf
2nd place:
Patroosh, The Cheeky Pelican By: Renèe James
3rd place:
What Can I Be? Stem Careers from A to Z By: Tiffani Teachey
Honorable Mentions
Kindness Week By: Tahiya Cooper
Imani's Christmas Wellness Check By: Dr. Tori Ellis
Math Superheroes with Coach Toni and Mr. Roger. By: Dr. Tori Ellis
Wondering Wanda By: Calpernia N. Charles
Celeste Saves The City By: Courtney Kelly, P.E.
Grace And The Golden Rule By: Negrita Smart
Autumn's Love Garden By: Dr. Tori Ellis
It's Kwanzaa Time with Imani By: Dr. Tori Ellis
I Am A Mini Entrepreneur : Shopping in Nyaomi's Closet By: Dr. Tori Ellis
I Am A Mini Entrepreneur By: Dr. Tori Ellis
Just Janey's Way By: Mandy Woolf
BEST EARLY READER BOOK & ILLUSTRATION
Harmony Dances On By: Many Woolf
MOST CREATIVE BOOK & ILLUSTRATION
The Selfish Shellfish And The Sick Sea By: Andrea Harrison