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BOOK AWARDS:

 

ASPCA Henry Bergh Children's Book Award - "This award was established to honor books that promote the humane ethic of compassion and respect for all living things."(http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=edu_bookaward_2000_list)

 

Best Books of the Year - "School Library Journal "serves up a treasure trove of good reading for young people."(http://www.flr.follett.com/search?SID=aa11f92a1c557d2b5fe622bffbccb421)

 

Boston Globe/Horn Book Awards - "First given in 1967, this annual award is cosponsored by THE BOSTON GLOBE and THE HORN BOOK MAGAZINE. In 1976, the categories were changed to outstanding fiction, outstanding nonfiction, and outstanding illustration. One award winner is chosen for each category and as many of three honor books may be cited. Three judges are chosen each year and reserve the right to give the award to any children's book published by any publisher in the United States during the designated period (July 1 to June 30)."(http://www.flr.follett.com/search?SID=c8227cc61afe30be2629daec0d4a6db4)

 

Caldecott Medal/Honor - "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."(http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal.cfm)

 

Children's Book Award - "The International Reading Association and the Children's Book Council formed a liaison committee in 1969, the charge was the development of "a core selection of trade books for the classroom", this list is the Children's Choices. The Teacher Choices reflect the outstanding trade books which teachers find to be exceptional in curriculum use. The Notable Books for a Global Society represent books that are culturally authentic and rich in detail that celebrate diversity and the common bonds of humanity. Children's Book Awards are given for an author's first or second published work, including fiction or nonfiction books for children or young adults. Books from any country or in any language can be considered."(http://www.flr.follett.com/search?SID=2dadaaa52d6b1617b9bf3afb380d46c2)

 

Children's Books of the Year - "The Child Study Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College - composed of educators, librarians, authors, illustrators, psychologists, and specialists in related fields - has been preparing lists of recommended books since 1916. The purpose of this list is to guide parents, teachers, librarians, and others to choose the best from an over-whelming number of books published each year. To prepare this selected annual list, the Committee has reviewed more than 3000 books submitted by publishers. Each book on this list has been read at least by two reviewers and then discussed by the group."(The Child Study Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College - composed of educators, librarians, authors, illustrators, psychologists, and specialists in related fields - has been preparing lists of recommended books since 1916. The purpose of this list is to guide parents, teachers, librarians, and others to choose the best from an over-whelming number of books published each year. To prepare this selected annual list, the Committee has reviewed more than 3000 books submitted by publishers. Each book on this list has been read at least by two reviewers and then discussed by the group."(http://www.flr.follett.com/search?SID=13d705769cef0480b41e3517705e7333)

 

Christy Award - "In the spring of 1999, nearly a dozen Christian publishers confirmed the need for establishing a Christian fiction award to recognize novelists and novels of excellence in several genres of Christian fiction. By late summer, ideas and planning had come together to launch The Christy Award, named in honor of Catherine Marshall’s novel and of her contribution to growth of the fiction Christians love to read."(http://www.christyawards.com/about.html)

 

Coretta Scott King Award -

"Given to African American authors and illustrator for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions, the Coretta Scott King Book Award titles promote understanding and appreciation of the culture of all peoples and their contribution to the realization of the American dream.

The award is designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood."(http://www.ala.org/ala/emiert/corettascottkingbookaward/corettascott.cfm)

 

Margaret A. Edwards Award - "The Margaret A. Edwards Award, formerly the Young Author Achievement Award, selects a living author or co-author whose book or books, over a period of time, have been accepted by young people as an authentic voice that continues to illuminate their lives. The book or books should enable them to understand themselves, the world in which they live, and their relationship with others and with society."(http://www.flr.follett.com/search?SID=c8227cc61afe30be2629daec0d4a6db4)

 

Ezra Jack Keats Book Award - "The Ezra Jack Keats New Writer and New Illustrator Awards are given annually to an outstanding new writer of picture books for children (age 9 and under) and are presented jointly by the New York Public Library and the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation."(http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/bookawards/index.html)

 

National Book Award -

"On March 15, 1950, a consortium of book publishing groups sponsored the first annual National Book Awards Ceremony and Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. Their goal was to enhance the public's awareness of exceptional books written by fellow Americans, and to increase the popularity of reading in general.

Since then, The National Book Awards have become the nation's preeminent literary prizes, and The National Book Awards Ceremony and Dinner the most important event on our literary calendar. Today, the Awards are given to recognize achievements in four genres: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Young People's Literature. The Winners, selected by five-member, independent judging panels for each genre, receive a $10,000 cash award and a crystal sculpture. " (http://www.nationalbook.org/nba.html)

 

 Newbery Medal/Honor - "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."(http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/newberymedal/newberymedal.cfm)

 

Nobel Prize in Literature -

"The very first Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded in 1901 to the French poet and philosopher Sully Prudhomme, who in his poetry showed the "rare combination of the qualities of both heart and intellect". Over the years, the Nobel Prize in Literature has distinguished the works of authors from many different languages and cultural backgrounds. The prize has been awarded to unknown masters as well as authors acclaimed worldwide."(http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/)

 

Notable Children's Books - "Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books, recordings, videos, and computer software."(http://www.flr.follett.com/search?SID=e0597b286b2fd39936c0eff46afd51c0)

 

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People - "The books in this annual bibliography were evaluated and selected by the Book Review Subcommittee of the National Council for the Social Studies - Children's Book Council Joint Committee. In general, books selected for this bibliography : (1) are written primarily for children in grades K-8; (2) emphasize human relations; (3) represent a diversity of groups and are sensitive to a broad range of cultural experiences; (4) present an original theme or a fresh slant on a traditional topic; (5) are easily readable and of high literary quality; and (6) have a pleasing format and, where appropriate, illustrations that enrich the text." (http://www.flr.follett.com/search?SID=13d705769cef0480b41e3517705e7333)

 

Publishers Weekly's Best Children's Books of the Year - Publishers Weekly's choice of "top titles in picture books, novels, nonfiction and comics for children and young adults." (www.publishersweekly.com)

 

Pura Belpre Award - "The Pura Belpre Award honors Latino writers and illustrators whose work best portrays, affirms and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in the work of literature for youth. It is administered by the Association for Library Services to Children and the National Association to Promote Library Services to the Spanish Speaking. This award is presented every two years."(http://www.flr.follett.com/search?SID=67d44977eb1cdb291f999ef4c27b85a7)

 

Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers - A recreational reading list of titles that appeal to young adults (ages 12-18) who don't enjoy reading; compiled annually by a committee of the Young Adult Library Services Association.

 

Schneider Family Books Awards - "The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences."(http://www.ala.org/ala/awardsbucket/schneideraward/schneiderfamily.cfm)

 

Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction - "In 1982, Scott O'Dell established The Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction. The annual award of $5,000 goes to a meritorious book published in the previous year for children or young adults. Scott O'Dell established this award to encourage other writers--particularly new authors--to focus on historical fiction. He hoped in this way to increase the interest of young readers in the historical background that has helped to shape their country and their world."(http://www.scottodell.com/odellaward.html)

 

Teacher Choices - "The International Reading Association and the Children's Book Council formed a liaison committee in 1969, the charge was the development of "a core selection of trade books for the classroom", this list is the Children's Choices. The Teacher Choices reflect the outstanding trade books which teachers find to be exceptional in curriculum use. The Notable Books for a Global Society represent books that are culturally authentic and rich in detail that celebrate diversity and the common bonds of humanity."(http://www.flr.follett.com/search?SID=7794b7e9db699c7195a791926a63e8f2)

 

Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal - "The Theodor Seuss Geisel Award is given annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers published in English in the United States during the preceding year.   The winner(s), recognized for their literary and artistic achievements that demonstrate creativity and imagination to engage children in reading, receives a bronze medal.  Honor Book authors and illustrators receive certificates, which are presented at the ALA Annual Conference.  The award was established in 2004 and first presented in 2006." (http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/geiselaward/geiselaward.cfm)

 

Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers - "Contains books considered outstanding by Voice of Youth Advocates."(http://www.flr.follett.com/search?SID=aa11f92a1c557d2b5fe622bffbccb421)

 

 

Wilder (Laura Ingalls) Award - "First awarded in 1954 this award is presented every three years "to an author or illustrator whose books, published in the U.S., have over a period of years made substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children." This award is administered by the American Library Association".(http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/wildermedal/wildermedal.cfm)