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Book Awards
- Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award
- The Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award is given to a book written for the second and third grade reading level. Children of all ages may vote for their favorite from a list of nominated books.
- Awarded annually by the Oregon Association of School Libraries
- Young Reader's Choice Awards
- Every year, students in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, British Columbia and Alberta vote on their favorite fiction. Find out about past winners and the new nominees.
- Awarded annually by the Pacific Northwest Library Association
- Newbery Medal
- The John Newbery Medal is awarded to the author of the most distinguished American book for children.
- Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association
- Caldecott Medal
- The Randolph Caldecott Medal is awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
- Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association
- Printz Award
- The Michael L. Printz Award honors a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature, for ages 12–18.
- Awarded annually by the Young Adult Library Services Association, a division of the American Library Association
- Coretta Scott King Book Award
- The Coretta Scott King award honors African American authors and illustrators for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions in children's literature.
- Awarded annually by the American Library Association
- Belpré Award
- The Pura Belpré Medal honors a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose works best portray, affirm, and celebrate the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.
- Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, and the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking (REFORMA), an ALA affiliate
- Robert F. Sibert Medal
- Robert F. Sibert Medal honors the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished informational book published in English during the preceding year.
- Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association
- Geisel Award (Dr. Seuss)
- The Theodor Seuss Geisel Award honors the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers published in English in the United States during the preceding year.
- Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association
- Schneider Family Award
- The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences.
- Awarded annually by the American Library Association
- Odyssey Awards (audiobooks)
- The ALSC/Booklist/YALSA Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production is given to the producer of the best audiobook produced for children and/or young adults, available in English in the United States.
- Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association
- Association for Library Services to Children
- A variety of awards given for excellence in literature, audio recordings, translation and more.
Awards include: Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, Mildred L. Batchelder, Andrew Carnegie Medal. - Association of Jewish Libraries Children's Book Awards
- Find award-winning and notable books highlighting Jewish values and heritage. There are also links to other booklist and book award sites.
- Database of Award-Winning Children's Literature
- This database lets you choose between historic period, setting, genre, languages in book and many more fields. A great way to find award-winning books.
