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 Belpré Awards
Honoring Latinx writers and illustrators whose children's and young adult books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience:
Belpré Youth Illustration Honor Book
Belpré Children’s Author Honor Books
Pura Belpré Young Adult Author Award Winner
Belpré 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
“Berry Song,” written and illustrated by Michaela Goade
“Remember,” by Joy Harjo
“Rock Your Mocs,” by Laurel Goodluck
Middle Grade Honor Books:
“Eagle Drums,” written and illustrated by Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson
“Mascot,” by Traci Sorell
“Jo Jo Makoons: Fancy Pants,” by Dawn Quigley
“Jo Jo Makoons: Snow Day,” by Dawn Quigley
“She Persisted: Maria Tallchief,” by Christine Day“
“She Persisted: Wilma Mankiller,” by Traci Sorell
“She Persisted: Deb Haaland,” by Laurel Goodluck
Young Adult Honor Books:
“Warrior Girl Unearthed,” by Angeline Boulley
“Funeral Songs for Dying Girls,” by Cherie Dimaline
“Man Made Monsters,” by Andrea L. Rogers
“Running with Changing Woman,” by Lorinda Martinez
“Heroes of the Water Monster,” 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: “The Truth About Dragons,” written by Julie Leung, illustrated by Hanna Cha
Honor: “Finding Papa,” written by Angela Pham Krans, illustrated by Thi Bui
The Children’s Literature Winner : “Ruby Lost and Found,” written by Christina Li
Honor: “Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel,” written and illustrated by Betty C. Tang
The Youth/Young Adult Literature Winner : “I'd Rather Burn Than Bloom,” written by Shannon C. F. Rogers
Honor: “In Limbo,” 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: “Two New Years,” written by Richard Ho
Middle Grade Winner: “The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman,” by Mari Lowe
Young Adult Winner: “The Blood Years,” by Elana K. Arnold
Sydney Taylor Book Award Silver Medalists
Picture Book Honors:
“Afikomen,” written by Tziporah Cohen
“Hanukkah Upside Down,” written by Elissa Brent Weissman
“Hidden Hope: How a Toy and a Hero Saved Lives During the Holocaust,” written by Elisa Boxer
Middle Grade Honors:
“Don’t Want to Be Your Monster,” by Deke Moulton
“The Jake Show,” by Joshua S. Lev
“Not So Shy,” by Noa Nimrodi
“A Sky Full of Song,” by Susan Lynn Meyer
Young Adult Honors:
“Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust,” by Neal Shusterman
“Going Bicoastal,” by Dahlia Adler
“Impossible Escape: A True Story of Survival and Heroism in Nazi Europe,” by Steve Sheinkin
“Wrath Becomes Her,” 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 children’s 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.
