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CHICAGO — Last week, the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) announced the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits in Philadelphia.

An enthusiastic and vociferous crowd greeted the announcements on the morning of Jan. 27 at the Philadelphia Convention Center.

What they didn’t see was the months of preparation by the various committees, which culminated in the ceremony that morning.

In a video produced by the ¾«¶«´«Ã½Public Information Office (PIO) for atyourlibrary.org, the ALA’s website for the public, you have a rare chance to take a glimpse behind the scenes, just a few hours before the Youth Media Awards presentation, as the Newbery, Caldecott and Coretta Scott King committees deliver the good news to the winners and those who received honors.

To view the video, visit .

Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, ¾«¶«´«Ã½awards guide parents, educators, librarians and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Selected by judging committees of librarians and other children’s experts, the awards encourage original and creative work. For more information on the ¾«¶«´«Ã½youth media awards and notables, please visit .