2013 Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature

Earlier this month, the winners of the 2013 Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature were announced. The winners are books selected by the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) "which promote Asian/Pacific culture and heritage and are awarded based on literary and artistic merit" (from their website).

The winners and honorees for picture books, children's literature, and young adult literature are below.

Picture Book
Winner:
 
Good Fortune in a Wrapping Cloth
written by Joan Schoettler and illustrated by Jessica Lanan

Honor:

A Path of Stars
written and illustrated by Anne Sibley O'Brien


Children's Literature
Winner:
 
Chengli and the Silk Road Caravan
written by Hildi Kang

Honor:

The Shark King
written by Kikuo Johnson


Young Adult Literature
Winner:

Tina's Mouth: An Existential Comic Diary
written by Keshni Kashyap and illustrated by Mari Araki

Honor:

Ichiro
written and illustrated by Ryan Inzana


Congratulations to all the winners and honorees!