Major Awards

American Library Association award given to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. View List ›

American Library Association award given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. View List ›

The Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards are among the most prestigious honors in the field of children’s and young adult literature. View List ›

Awarded to enhance the public's awareness of exceptional books and to increase the popularity of reading in general. View List ›

Awards presented by the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators.

Category Awards

Given to an African American author and an illustrator for an outstandingly inspirational and educational contribution.

To honor books that portray Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinos in the United States.

For a book originally published in a foreign language and subsequently translated into English.

Awarded to the author and illustrator for the best children's science picture book (4-8).

To promote and recognize excellence in the writing of nonfiction for children.

To honor the most distinguished informational book.

To honor childrens or young adult books of historical fiction.

National Council of Teachers of English Award for excellence in Poetry.

For a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for children and adolescent audiences.