Alex Awards
The Alex Awards are given to 10 adult books that are appealing to young adults. On this page you will find information about the award and the award winners. |
Batchelder Award
Information, about the ALSC (Mildred L.) Batchelder Award for an outstanding children's book published in a foreign language and translated into English. Includes links to winners and submission instructions. |
Best Books for Young Adults
The Best Books for Young Adults Lists from 1996 to the present along with information on the list policies and procedures and nomination form. |
Caldecott Medal
Information about the Randolph Caldecott Medal, awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. Includes links to past winners and submission instructions. Administered by the Association for Library Service to Children. |
Children's Notable Lists
Links to current and past ALSC Children's Notable Lists, including books, recordings, videos and computer software. Submission instructions for publishers and other vendors. |
Coretta Scott King Award
Given to African American authors and illustrator for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions, the Coretta Scott King Book Award titles promote understanding and appreciation of the culture of all peoples and their contribution to the realization of the American dream of a pluralistic society. |
Geisel Award
Information about the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award, they are select from the books published the preceding year within the terms, definitions and criteria governing the awards, the most distinguished American book for beginning readers. |
Margaret A. Edwards Award
Information on the latest winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in young adult literature along with information on the history of the award, links for information about previous winners and policies and procedures. |
Michael L. Printz Award
Information about the current year's Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in young adult literature along with information on the award, links for information on previous winners, policies and procedures and a nomination form. |
Newbery Medal
Information about the current ALSC Newbery Medal winners and links to past winners and award criteria. Administered by the Association for Library Service to Children. |
Nobel Laureate for Literature
The Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded 102 times to 106 Nobel Laureates.
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Outstanding Books for the College Bound
Links to information on the Outstanding Books for the College Bound list along with the various section titles - fiction, non-fiction, biography, drama, and poetry. |
Pura Belpre Award
Information about the ALSC/REFORMA Pura Belpré Medal for outstanding children's literature and illustration that celebrates the Latino/a cultural experience. Includes links to past winners and to the submission instructions. |
Sibert Medal
Information about the ALSC Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal, including links to winner lists and submission instructions. |
Wilder Medal
Information about the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal, which honors an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have made, over a period of years, a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children. Administered by the Association for Library Service to Children. |
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