Award Winning Books are a great place to find books for children of all ages.

Caldecott Medal
honors the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Newbery Medal
honors the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards honor outstanding titles in three categories: Fiction and Poetry, Nonfiction, and Picture Book.

Carnegie Medal honors the producer of the most outstanding video production for children released during the previous year.

Coretta Scott King Award honors an author and illustrator of African descent whose books promote an understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream."

National Book Award for Young People's Literature honors an outstanding contribution to children's literature.

Printz Award honors an author whose book exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.

Wilder Medal 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.

Literary and Related Awards