Book Awards
There are a vast number of book awards. Those listed here are of interest to students and teachers and are of national or state interest to them.
See Also: Books and Reading (This page contains list of of suggested and recommended titles by various organizations, which Mt. Baker has in its collection).American Library Association Book Awards for Young Adults
Contains links to Award pages for the "Alex Awards," "Margaret A. Edwards Award," "Michael L. Printz Award," "Outstanding Books for the College Bound," "Popular Paperbacks," "Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers," "Selected Audio Books," "Selected DVD's & Videos," "and "Best of the Best - Revisited."Caldecott Medal
Information on the awards' origin. Links to the Caldecott Home PageCaldecott Medal Homepage (ALA)
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Children's Literature Web Site
The best site for reviews of award-winners for Children and Young Adults, by David K. Brown at the University of Calgary.Evergreen Young Adult Book Award
The Evergreen Young Adult Book Award is sponsored by WASHYARG, Washington Young Adult Review Group.Michael L. Printz Award for YA's
Best book for YA's. Begun 2000.The Newbery Medal
Information on the awards' origin and the criteria necessary to be considered for the award. Links to the Newbery Award home page.The Newbery Medal Homepage (ALA)
The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.The Sasquatch Award
Grades 4-6. Children in Washington state vote on their favorite books each year. This award is to promote the reading and writing of chapter books for the pleasure of young intermediate level readers. The children of Washington State chose the name for this award, given annually by the Washington Library Media Association.Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Ballot
Grades K-3. Twenty favorite picture books are selected annually by children in grades K-3 in Washington State. After children vote in March, their top favorite becomes the Washington Children's Choice Picture Book of the Year. Sponsored by the Washington Library Media Association.Young Reader's Choice Award
Grades 4-8 and 9-12. Established in 1940 to promote reading for enjoyment. Chosen by the children and young adults of Alberta, Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, from books published 3 years previously, and nominated by librarians, teachers, students and others. In 1991, a Senior Division (grades 9-12) was added to the awards program.Top of page | Links last checked July 13, 2002
