Chapter 8
While I was enrolled in my children’s literature class, I had learned a lot of valuable information about book awards/lists. I was ashamed at first to find that I knew little information about awards given to children’s books or that there are lists dedicated to shining light on books that are ideal for children. Although it may be difficult for students to remember all of the awards and lists and descriptions of them, I could see myself doing mini-lessons on various awards and lists and showcasing various books that fall under each. The awards/lists that are given in the chapter showed books that would be beneficial for elementary, middle school/young adult readers.
- Printz Award - The Micheal L. Printz Award is awarded to a young adult book that best represents young adult literature.
- YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction - This award honors nonfiction books that were published for young adult readers between the ages of 12-18 during November 1st-October 31st of the publishing year.
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens - This is a yearly recommended graphic novel and illustrated nonfiction award for readers between the ages of 12-18.
- Best Fiction for Young Adults - This is a list of fiction titles (published in the past 14 months) for readers ageing from 12-18.
- Margaret A. Edwards - This is an annual award that honors an author for its significant contribution to young adult literature.
- ALEX Award - The ALEX Award is given annually to 10 books that are written for adults but appeal to young readers aging from 12-18.
- Odyssey Award - This award is given annually to the best audiobook produced in English in the United States for children and/or young adults.
- Morris Award - The William C. Morris Award honors a book published by a first-time author for young adults who exemplifies young adult literature.
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound - This is a list of books that provide readers with opportunities to discover new ideas or to bring light to new subjects within an academic discipline.
- Popular Paperbacks - The Popular Paperbacks committee annually creates a list of paperback books that encourage young adults to read for pure enjoyment.
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers - This list includes fiction and nonfiction titles that will encourage readers who may dislike reading.
- Readers’ Choice - This list shows popular teen books that catch the attention of librarians, educators, teens and those interested in young adult literature.
- Teens Top Ten - Teens’ Top Ten is a list of books that were nominated and chosen by teens ranging from 12-18 years old who voted online between August 15-October 12, and the winners are announced the following week. The books that are up for nomination are shown on the Thursday during the week of National Library Week.
- Amazing Audiobooks - This annual list showcases notable audio recordings significant to young adults that were released in the past two years.
- YA Choices - The Young Adult Choices reading list is done annually to showcase books that will encourage students from middle to secondary school to read.
- Lone Star Reading List - The Lone Star Reading List is developed by public/school librarians who want to encourage students in grades 6-7 to discover various current books.
- TAYSHAS Reading List- The TAYSHAS Reading List consists of fiction and nonfiction titles that will encourage young adults (in grades 9-12) to find enjoyment in reading for pleasure and become lifelong readers.
- Maverick Reading List - The Texas Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List is a list of books chosen specifically for leisure and not for curricular purposes. This list is created by public/school librarians who want to encourage students (in grades 6-12) to discover new/current books.
- Edgar Award for Mystery - The Edgar Allan Poe Award is awarded annually to authors who excel in the genre of mystery and crime.
- NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children - This award is given to honor a living American poet for his/her work for children ageing from 3-13.
- Orbis Pictus - The Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children showcases the best in nonfiction writing for children.
- Batchelder Award - The Batchelder Award is given to a United States publisher to showcase their outstanding work that was published in another country other than the United States and in another language but was eventually translated into English in order to be published in the United States.
- Scott O’ Dell Award for Historical Fiction - This award is given to an author for their great work in historical fiction.
- Pura Belpre Award - The Pura Belpre award is given annually to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best showcases and celebrates the Latino culture for children or young adult readers.
- Schneider Family Award - This award honors an author or illustrator for their book that brings light to disability experiences for children or young adult readers.
- Sibert Award - The Robert F. Sibert Informational Book award is given annually to an author and illustrator whose work best showcases informational books.
- Stonewall Award - This award is given to English language books that best respresnt the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender culture.
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