Award Books

Who won, who was honored?

Check out current winners and past winners through the ALA Association for Library Service to Children web site.

Interested in a specific award? Try one of these sites:

  • Newbery
    The John Newbery Medal is bestowed annually to the author of the most distinguished book for children. This site accesses both current and past winners as well as honor books.
  • King
    The Coretta Scott King Award is bestowed annually in several categories of literature to honor black authors. This site accesses both current and past winners as well as honor books.
  • Printz
    The Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature for young adults ages 12-18 is awarded annually by the Young Adult Library Services Association, a division of the American Library Association. This site accesses both current and past winners as well as honor books.
  • Sibert
    The Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award is bestowed annually for the most distinguished informational book published for children in the preceding year. This site accesses both current and past winners as well as honor books.

Want some more good choices? Try the booklists from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA).