Aesop Prize First Award -- 1992 Selection Criteria
This annual honor is given for to the most outstanding book or books
incorporating folklore and published in English for children or young adults. The Aesop Prize committee also compiles the Aesop Accolade List, an annual roster of exceptional books from among Aesop Prize nominees. Grantor: The Children's Folklore Section of the American Folklore
Society Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.afsnet.org/sections/children/
-- from the American Folklore Society
Alex Awards First Award -- 1998 Selection
Criteria
Funded by the Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust, this annual award is given to ten adult books that will be enjoyed by young adults, ages twelve through eighteen. The titles are selected by the YALSA Adult Books for Young Adults Task Force from the previous year's publishing. Grantor:Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/alex
-- from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature First Award -- 1993 Selection Criteria
An award given in recognition of a U.S. work in English or Spanish which "authentically and engagingly presents the experience of individuals in Latin America or the Caribbean, or of Latinos in the United States." Grantor: The Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/CLACS/outreach/americas.html
-- from the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards First Award -- 1967 Selection Criteria
Awarded annually to selected winners in three categories: Picture Book, Fiction,
and Nonfiction. Grantors: The Boston Globe (newspaper) and Horn Book, Inc. (literary magazines) Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.hbook.com/awards/bghb/default.asp
-- from Horn Book, Inc.
Bram Stoker Awards for Superior Achievement First Award -- 1987 Selection Criteria
An annual award named in honor of Bram Stoker, author of Dracula. The Stoker Awards are non-juried awards, which are given in to books from many genres (i.e. nonfiction, fiction, young readers books, illustrated narrative, etc.). Any work of horror first published in the English language may be considered for a Stoker, and the Horror Writer's Association membership at large recommends worthy works for consideration. Grantor: Horror Writer's Association Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.horror.org/stokers.htm -- from the Horror Writer's Assocation
Caldecott Award First Award -- 1938 Selection Criteria
An annual award (named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott) presented to the illustrator of the most distinguished American picture book for children published in the United States in the preceding year. Grantor: American Library Association, Association for Library
Service to Children Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.ala.org/alsc/caldecott.html -- from the American Library Association
Carter G. Woodson Award First Award -- 1974 Selection Criteria
This annual award is given to the most distinguished social science
books appropriate for young readers that depict ethnicity in the United
States. The award was named after Carter G. Woodson, a historian, author,
and editor who helped increase interest in African-American studies and
founded Black History Week which later became Black History Month. Grantor: National Council of Social Studies Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.socialstudies.org/awards/woodson/
-- from the National Council for the Social Studies
Charlotte Zolotow Award First Award -- 1998 Selection Criteria
This annual award is given to the author of the best picture book text published
in the United States. Established in 1998, the award is named in honor of Charlotte
Zolotow, who was a children's book editor for 38 years with Harper Junior Books
and author of over 70 picture books. Grantor: Cooperative Children's Book Center Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/books/czlist.asp
-- from the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/authors/lecture/czlecture.asp
-- from the CCBC
Coretta Scott King Award First Author Award -- 1970 First Illustrator Award -- 1974 Selection
Criteria
This award is designed to commemorate the life, works and dreams of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue that work for peace and world brotherhood. The award is presented to an African American author and an African American illustrator for an outstandingly inspirational and educational contribution published during the previous year. Grantor: American Library Association (Social Responsibilities
Round Table) Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.ala.org/ala/emiert/corettascottkingbookawards/abouttheawarda/cskabout.htm
-- from the American Library Association http://www.ala.org/ala/emiert/corettascottkingbookawards/winnersa/pastwinnersa/cskdiscguide.htm
-- an informative guide written by GraceAnne A. DeCandido
Edgar Allan Poe Award - Juvenile Categories First Award -- 1945 Selection Criteria
Edgar Awards have been presented for best mysteries in a variety of
categories since 1945. "Best Juvenile Novel" category was added in 1962. "Best Young Adult Novel" category was started in 1989. Grantor: Mystery Writers of America Association Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.mysterywriters.org/pages/awards/index.htm
-- from the Mystery Writers of America http://www.mysterynet.com/edgars/
-- from MysteryNet: The Online Mystery Network.
Excellence in Poetry for Children First Award -- 1978 Selection Criteria
An annual award until 1982. Currently awarded every three years to a living American author for his or her lifetime works in poetry for children. Grantor: National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.ncte.org/elem/awards/poetry/106862.htm
-- from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Golden Kite Award First Author Award -- 1973 First Illustrator Award -- 1982 Submission Guidelines
This award is given annually to the most outstanding children's books published
during a year, which were written or illustrated by members of the Society of
Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. This award is granted by fellow authors
and artists and recognizes works in four categories: fiction, nonfiction, picture
book text, and picture book illustration. Honor books in each category are also
recognized. The works chosen are those that the judges feel exhibit excellence
in writing and illustration and which genuinely appeal to the interests and concerns
of children. Grantor: Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.scbwi.org/awards/gk_main.htm
-- Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) http://www.scbwi.org/awards/gk_list.htm
-- Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI)
Hans Christian Andersen Award First Author Award -- 1956 First Illustrator Award -- 1966
This biennial award is given to one living author for his or her complete body of works that has been of international importance in children's literature. The Hans Christian Andersen Award is the highest international recognition given to an author and an illustrator of children's books. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is the Patron of the Andersen Awards. Grantor: International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.ibby.org/index.php?id=273
-- International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) http://www.ibby.org/index.php?id=308&L=0.html
-- International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)
Hugo Award (not specifically for children's literature, but winners include children's literature works) First Award -- 1953
An annual award (named in honor of Hugo Gernsback, who founded the first science-fiction magazine, Amazing Stories) for the best in science fiction writing. Grantor: World Science Fiction Society (WSFS) Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.wsfs.org/hugos.html -- from the World Science Fiction Society
http://www.wsfs.org/hy.html -- from the World Science Fiction Society
Jane Addams Children's Book Award First Author Award -- 1953 First Illustrator Award -- 1993 Selection
Criteria
Presented annually on the anniversary of Jane Addams' birthdate, September 6,
to the book from the preceding year that most effectively promotes the cause of
peace, social justice and world community. Books for preschool through high school
ages are eligible, including translations or titles published in English in other
countries. Grantor: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and the Jane Addams Peace Association Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://home.igc.org/~japa/jacba/index_jacba.html
-- from the Jane Addams Peace Association, Inc.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal First Award -- 1954 Selection
Criteria
This award honors an author or illustrator whose books are published
in the U.S. and have made a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children. The award was given every five years between 1960 and 1980, and from 1980 to 2001, it was awarded every three years. Beginning in 2001, it will be awarded every two years. Grantor: American Library Association, Association for Library
Service to Children Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/wildermedal/wildermedal.htm
-- from the American Library Association
Margaret A. Edwards Award First Award -- 1988 Selection
Criteria
This award which is sponsored by School Library Journal magazine, is presented to an author for lifetime achievement in writing
for teenagers. It is given to an author whose work helps teenagers to better understand themselves and their world and whose books have been popular with teenagers. Grantor: American Library Association, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/margaretaedwards/margaretedwards.htm
-- from the American Library Association
Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature First Award -- 2000 Selection
Criteria:
An annual award granted to a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. It is named for a Topeka, Kansas school librarian who was a long-time active member of the Young Adult Library Services Association and who was very active in discovering and promoting quality books for young adults. Grantor: Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/printz
-- from the American Library Association
Mildred L. Batchelder Award First Award -- 1968 Selection
Criteria
This award was created to honor Mildred L. Batchelder, a former executive director of the Association for Library Service to Children, who valued internationalism and promoted translations from other countries. This citation is awarded to an American publisher for a children's book considered to be outstanding that was originally published in a foreign language in a foreign country, and then translated into English and published in the United States. Grantor: Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association. Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/batchelderaward/batchelderaward.htm
-- from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature First Award -- 1992 Selection Criteria
This award is given to books that follow in the tradition of The Hobbit or The Chronicles of Narnia and is given to the fantasy novel, multi-volume, or single-author story collection for youth that best exemplifies "the spirit of the Inklings." Grantor: Mythopoeic Society. Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.mythsoc.org/awardwinners.html -- from the Mythopoeic Society
Newbery Award First Award -- 1922 Selection Criteria
An annual award, named for 18th-century British bookseller John Newbery,
that is presented to the author of the most distinguished contribution
to American literature for children published in the United States. Grantor: Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association, Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.ala.org/alsc/newbery.html -- from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) http://www.ala.org/alsc/nmedal.html -- from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Notable Children's Books First Compilation -- 1996 Selection Criteria Grantor: Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Book Evaluation Committee
Book list of books considered to be of especially commendable quality, books that exhibit creativity, and books of fiction, information, poetry and pictures for all age levels (through age 14) that reflect and encourage children's interests in exemplary ways. Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/childrensnotable/Default1888.htm
-- from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young
People First Award -- in 1972
This annotated book list features over 150 K-8 titles grouped by subject and includes biography; contemporary concerns; environment, energy, and ecology; folktales; geography, peoples, and places; history, life, and culture in the Americas; social interaction and relationships; and world history and culture. Each annotation contains bibliographic data and a brief description. Grantors: National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and
the Children's Book Council Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.socialstudies.org/resources/notable/
-- from the National Council for the Social Studies
Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children First Award -- 1990 Selection Criteria
This award was created to promote and recognize excellence in nonfiction writing. The award is named in commemoration of the book Orbis Pictus (The World in Pictures) by Johann Comenius, which was originally published in 1657, and is considered as the first informational book written for children. Grantor: National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.ncte.org/library/files/Elementary/Orbis/InfoSheet.pdf--
from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students First Award -- 1973 Selection Criteria
An annual list that features over 50 K-8 titles. Titles are grouped by category
including: Archeology, Anthropology, and Paleontology; Biography; Earth Science;
Environment and Ecology; Fiction; Life Science; Physical Science; and Technology
and Engineering. Each annotation includes bibliographic data and a brief description. Grantors: National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.nsta.org/ostbc -- from the National Science Teachers Association
Phoenix Award First Award -- 1985
An annual award for a book published 20 years earlier that did not win a major
award at the time, but which has stood the test of time and proved valuable in
its contribution to children's literature. Grantor: Children's Literature Association Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://ebbs.english.vt.edu/chla/Phoenix.html
-- from The Children's Literature Association http://ebbs.english.vt.edu/chla/Ppapers.html
-- from The Children's Literature Association
Pura Belpré Award First Award -- 1996 Selection
Criteria
The biennial Pura Belpré award was named after Pura Belpré, who was the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library and who worked to preserve and disseminate Puerto Rican folklore. The award honors Latino writers and illustrators whose works in children's literature best exemplify authentic cultural experiences. Grantors: American Library Association, Association for Library
Service to Children (ALSC) and the National Association to Promote Library Services to the Spanish Speaking (REFORMA). Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.reforma.org/belpreawardGeneric.html
-- from the National Association to Promote Library Services to the Spanish Speaking
(REFORMA) http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/belpremedal/belprmedal.htm
-- from the American Library Association
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers First Compiled -- 1996 Selection
Criteria
An annual annotated list of recommended books appropriate for reluctant young adult readers, which identifies titles for recreational reading, not for curricular or remedial use. The list is for young adults (ages 12-18) who, for whatever reasons, do not like to read. Grantor: Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/quickpicks
-- from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award First Award -- 2001 Selection
Criteria
An annual award, restricted to authors who are citizens or residents of the United States and published in the United States, for the most distinguished informational book published during the preceding year. The award is named in honor of Robert F. Sibert, the long-time President of Bound to Stay Bound Books, Inc. of Jacksonville, Illinois, and is sponsored by the company. Grantor: The Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/sibertmedal/Sibert_Medal.htm
-- from the American Library Association
Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award First Awarded -- 1981
An award established by Mr. O'Dell, a noted children's novelist, that
is presented for a work of historical fiction written by a U.S. citizen,
published by a U.S. publisher, and set in the New World. Grantor: Advisory Committee of the Bulletin of the Center of
Children's Books Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.scottodell.com/sosoaward.html -- from the Scott O'Dell site
Sid Fleischman Humor Award First Award -- 2002
Presented by the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators,
this award is given to authors whose work exemplifies writing excellence in the
genre of humor. Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.scbwi.org/awards/fleischman.htm
-- from the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators
Sydney Taylor Book Award First Awarded -- 1971
The award recognizes the best in Jewish children's literature. Awards (gold, silver,
and notable) are given for books written for children and youth that authentically
portray the Jewish experience. Periodically, the Sydney Taylor Body-of-Work Award
is also granted to recognize an author's overall works. These awards were named
after Sydney Taylor, who authored the All-of-a-Kind Family series books,
which were the first mainstream Judaic children's books. Grantor: Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/awards/st_books.htm
-- from the Association of Jewish Libraries' site
Texas Bluebonnet Award First Award -- 1981 Selection Criteria
This reading program was established to encourage Texas children to read more
books, explore a variety of current books, develop powers of discrimination, and
identify their favorite books. The award process provides librarians, teachers,
parents, and writers with insight into young students; reading preferences. It
honors and encourages authors who create books with high appeal to children. Grantors: Texas school children. Administrator: Texas
Library Association Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.txla.org/groups/tba/winners.html -- from the Texas Library Association http://www.txla.org/groups/tba/about.html
-- more from the Texas Library Association
Whitbread Children's Book Award First Award -- 1971 Selection Criteria
The Whitbread has five categories – First Novel, Novel, Biography, Poetry
and Children’s Book. For each category there are three judges – generally
an author, a bookseller and a journalist. They select a shortlist of four books,
which includes the winner. Their criteria is to select well-written, enjoyable
books that they would strongly recommend anyone to read. A nine-member judging
panel, which includes the author from each of the original category judging panel
together with a Chairman and three other people in the public eye who love reading,
selects one book from these five as overall Whitbread Book of the Year. Grantor: Whitbread PLC (UK leisure business) Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.whitbread-bookawards.co.uk/
-- from Whitbread http://www.whitbread-bookawards.co.uk/previousyears.cfm
-- from Whitebread
Young Reader's Choice Award (YRCA) First Award -- 1940
An annual award created to promote reading for enjoyment. The YRCA voting process requires students to make decisions in regard to literature, and the winning books are popular with large numbers of children and usually reflect quality children's literature. Nominations are taken only from the children, teachers, parents and librarians of the Pacific Northwest ~ Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia, and Alberta. Nominated titles were published three years previously, printed in the U.S. or Canada and are already favorites with the readers. Only 4th to 12th graders in the Pacific Northwest are eligible to vote. Grantor: Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA) Recipient Lists and Information Sites: http://www.pnla.org/yrca/index.htm -- from the Pacific Northwest Library Association
