BOOK AWARDS
Minnesota children's choice award for readers in grades 3-8. Named after author Maud Hart Lovelace, it celebrates great books for kids to read and vote on. This award encourages a love of reading by letting kids pick their favorites in two grade categories; Division I for grades 3-5 and Division II for grades 6-8. The winning book is announced every April.
Minnesota children's choice award for Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Each year students read or listen to ten nominated picture books and vote for their favorite. The winning book is announced every April.
Annual American award for the best illustrated children's picture book. It honors outstanding artwork and is given by the American Library Association every January.
Annual American award that honors outstanding African American authors and illustrators whose books reflect the African American experience and promote social justice. It is presented in January by the American Library Association.
Annual American award given to an author of the most distinguished contribution to children's literature. It recognises excellence in writing for young readers and is announced by the American Library Association every January.
Annual list of books selected by the American Library Association that highlights outstanding books for children published that year. Rather than a single award winner, it recognises a group of high-quality books that stand out for their literary merit, appeal, and contribution to children's literature. The list is announced every January.
Annual award honoring Latinx authors and illustrators whose work best celebrates the Latino cultural experience in children's literature. Named after Pura Belpre, the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library. It is announced by the American Library Association every January.
Annual award to author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished informational book published for children. It recognises excellence in nonfiction that educates and engages young readers. It is awarded every January.
Annual award to author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most outstanding beginning reader book published in the United States. Named after Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel), it honors books that help young children learn to read. It is awarded every January by the American Library Association.
