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Beverly Cleary Award
http://www.oema.net/cleary/index.htm
The Beverly Cleary Award is given annually by the Oregon Educational Media Association. Books that are written at a second and third grade reading level are nominated each year. Children vote for their favorite title.
Randolph Caldecott Medal
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/caldecottmedal/
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. Current and past winners are available at this site.
John Newbery Medal
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/newberymedal/
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished American book for children. Current and past winners are available at this site.
Coretta Scott King Award
http://www.ala.org/ala/emiert/corettascottkingbookawards/
The Coretta Scott King Award is made annually by the Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association to African American authors and artists for young people. Current and past winners are available at this site.
Michael L. Printz Award
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/printzaward/
The Printz Award is made annually by the Young Adult Library Services Association, a division of the American Library Association. This award is for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature, for ages 12-18.
The Young Reader's Choice Awards (YRCA)
http://pnla.org/yrca/index.htm
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!
Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC)
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/
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, Pura Belpre Award,and the Sibert .
Association of Jewish Libraries Children's Book Awards
http://www.ajljewishvalues.org/awards.htm
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
http://www.dawcl.com
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!