American Library Association Announces Top Awards for Children's Literature
/The American Library Association's annual Youth Media Awards delighted book enthusiasts this week as they unveiled the most distinguished works in children's literature for the year 2024.
Caldecott Winner
Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Caldecott Honor Books
Newbery Winner
John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature.
Newbery Honor Books
Coretta Scott King Book Award
Recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults.
King Author Honor Books
King Illustrator Book Winner
King Illustrator Honor Books
John Steptoe New Talent Author Award
John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award
Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement
Michael L. Printz Award
For excellence in literature written for young adults.
Printz Honor Books
Schneider Family Book Award
Books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience
Schneider Family Honor Books
Alex Awards for the 10 best adult books that appeal to teen audiences
Odyssey Award
Best audiobooks produced for children and young adults
Odyssey Honor Audiobooks
Pura BelprΓ© Awards
Honoring Latinx writers and illustrators whose children's and young adult books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience:
BelprΓ© Youth Illustration Honor Book
BelprΓ© Childrenβs Author Honor Books
Pura BelprΓ© Young Adult Author Award Winner
BelprΓ© Young Adult Author Honor Books
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award
For most distinguished informational book for children
Sibert Honor Books
Stonewall Book Award
Given annually to English-language works of exceptional merit for children or teens relating to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience.
Stonewall Honor Books
Stonewall Young Adult Literature Award
Stonewall Honor Books for Young Adult Literature
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
For the most distinguished beginning reader book.
Geisel Honor Books
William C. Morris Award
For a debut book published by a first-time author writing for teens.
William C. Morris Honor Books
YALSA Award
For Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults.
YALSA Finalists
American Indian Youth Literature Awards
Picture Books
Middle Grade Book:
Young Adult Book
The American Indian Youth Literature Awards Honor titles include:
Picture Honor Books:
"Celebration," by Lily Hope
"Contenders," by Traci Sorell
βBerry Song,β written and illustrated by Michaela Goade
βRemember,β by Joy Harjo
βRock Your Mocs,β by Laurel Goodluck
Middle Grade Honor Books:
βEagle Drums,β written and illustrated by NasuΔ‘raq Rainey Hopson
βMascot,β by Traci Sorell
βJo Jo Makoons: Fancy Pants,β by Dawn Quigley
βJo Jo Makoons: Snow Day,β by Dawn Quigley
βShe Persisted: Maria Tallchief,β by Christine Dayβ
βShe Persisted: Wilma Mankiller,β by Traci Sorell
βShe Persisted: Deb Haaland,β by Laurel Goodluck
Young Adult Honor Books:
βWarrior Girl Unearthed,β by Angeline Boulley
βFuneral Songs for Dying Girls,β by Cherie Dimaline
βMan Made Monsters,β by Andrea L. Rogers
βRunning with Changing Woman,β by Lorinda Martinez
βHeroes of the Water Monster,β by Brian Young
Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. The award promotes Asian/Pacific American culture and heritage and is awarded based on literary and artistic merit.
The Picture Book Winner: βThe Truth About Dragons,β written by Julie Leung, illustrated by Hanna Cha
Honor: βFinding Papa,β written by Angela Pham Krans, illustrated by Thi Bui
The Childrenβs Literature Winner : βRuby Lost and Found,β written by Christina Li
Honor: βParachute Kids: A Graphic Novel,β written and illustrated by Betty C. Tang
The Youth/Young Adult Literature Winner : βI'd Rather Burn Than Bloom,β written by Shannon C. F. Rogers
Honor: βIn Limbo,β written by Deb JJ Lee
The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience.
Picture Book Winner: βTwo New Years,β written by Richard Ho
Middle Grade Winner: βThe Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman,β by Mari Lowe
Young Adult Winner: βThe Blood Years,β by Elana K. Arnold
Sydney Taylor Book Award Silver Medalists
Picture Book Honors:
βAfikomen,β written by Tziporah Cohen
βHanukkah Upside Down,β written by Elissa Brent Weissman
βHidden Hope: How a Toy and a Hero Saved Lives During the Holocaust,β written by Elisa Boxer
Middle Grade Honors:
βDonβt Want to Be Your Monster,β by Deke Moulton
βThe Jake Show,β by Joshua S. Lev
βNot So Shy,β by Noa Nimrodi
βA Sky Full of Song,β by Susan Lynn Meyer
Young Adult Honors:
βCourage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust,β by Neal Shusterman
βGoing Bicoastal,β by Dahlia Adler
βImpossible Escape: A True Story of Survival and Heroism in Nazi Europe,β by Steve Sheinkin
βWrath Becomes Her,β by Aden Polydoros
The Sydney Taylor Body-of-Work Award recognizes an author or entity who has made a substantial contribution over time to the genre of Jewish childrenβs literature.
This year's winner is Joni Sussman
The announcement of these awards serves as a testament to the outstanding creativity and artistry present in the world of children's literature. It is a moment of celebration not only for the recipients but for all who cherish the magic of storytelling and its profound impact on young audiences.
