Award Winners

From transformative fiction to eye-opening nonfiction, from teen reads to early readers, these much-lauded books have been recognized for their artistry and impact. They are all recipients of the American Library Association's Youth Media Awards, which include some of the best-known and most prestigious awards for children's and young adult literature.

From transformative fiction to eye-opening nonfiction, from teen reads to early readers, these much-lauded books have been recognized for their artistry and impact. They are all recipients of the American Library Association's Youth Media Awards, which include some of the best-known and most prestigious awards for children's and young adult literature.


This Year's Award Winners


The books in this section are all recipients of the 2024 American Library Association's Youth Media Awards. Check back often, especially if you don't see the title you're looking for—more are likely on their way!


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Newbery Award Winners


Awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.


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Caldecott Award Winners


Awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.


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Coretta Scott King Award Winners


Given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values.


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Pura Belpré Award Winners


Presented annually to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.


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Printz Award Winners


Presented annually to the author of a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.


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Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Winners


Given annually to the authors and illustrators of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers.


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Sibert Informational Book Award Winners


Awarded annually to the authors and illustrators of the most distinguished informational book.


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Excellence in Nonfiction for YA Award Winners


Given annually to the authors of the best nonfiction book published for young adults.


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