The American Library Association announced awards for young people 's literature . Kate DiCamillo won the Newbery Medal for `` Flora & Ulysses : A Tale of Two Cities, " and was named a finalist in the National Book Award category for her book'The Girl on the Train : An Unlikely Friendship Between an Old Friend and Her New One Get ready to meet the new classics of children 's literature . The Caldecott Medal went to `` Locomotive , '' written and illustrated by Brian Floca .
The American Library Association announced awards for young people 's literature . Kate DiCamillo won the Newbery Medal for `` Flora & Ulysses : A Tale of Two Cities, " and was named a finalist in the National Book Award category for her book'The Girl on the Train : An Unlikely Friendship Between an Old Friend and Her New One The Caldecott Medal went to `` Locomotive , '' written and illustrated by Brian Floca .