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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.

Latest Award Books

Lola by Karla Valenti

Lola by Karla Valenti

2025 Pura Belpré Award Winner

Twenty-four Seconds From Now... by Jason Reynolds

Twenty-four Seconds From Now... by Jason Reynolds

2025 Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner

My Daddy Is a Cowboy by Stephanie Seales

My Daddy Is a Cowboy by Stephanie Seales

2025 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner

Vacation by Ame Dyckman

Vacation by Ame Dyckman

2025 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Winner

Life After Whale by Lynn Brunelle

Life After Whale by Lynn Brunelle

2025 Sibert Award Winner