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Children's Award Books

Within the last 100 years or so, various organizations have chosen to honor outstanding books written for young people. Each award highlights the finest book within a particular category or which reflects a particular theme. Most are awarded annually.

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The Batchelder Medal is administered by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) a division of the American Library Association (ALA). 

Batchelder Winners 2011 - 2021

Here you'll find direct links to the most recent Batchelder Medal winners in the San Antonio Public Library catalog.  For more information about the Batchelder Medal, including a list of all the Batchelder Winners and Honor Books, please visit the Batchelder Medal website.