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.