Each year many great books are recognized and celebrated through prestigious awards. Explore timeless and contemporary works that have shaped children’s and young adult literature.
Explore some of the most distinguished children’s and young adult book awards
- Newbery Medal (1922-2025) – Honoring outstanding contributions to children’s literature.
- Caldecott Medal (1938-2025) – Recognizing the best picture books of the year.
- Coretta Scott King Book Awards (1970-2025) – Celebrating books that reflect African American culture and universal human values.
- Pura Belpré Awards (1996-2025) – Highlighting the narratives of Latinx culture and heritage.
- Stonewall Children’s and Young Adult Literature Award (2010-2025) – Recognizing LGBTQ+ literature for children and young adults.
Dive into TeachingBooks resources to recognize this year’s award winners and honorees
- Discover the work of Erin Entrada Kelly, a two-time Newbery Medal winner
- Listen to an excerpt from Chooch Helped, this year’s Caldecott Medal Winner.
- Watch a video book reading of One Big Open Sky, a Coretta Scott King Award Honor recipient.
- Enjoy a Meet-the-Author Recording with the Pura Belpré Award Honoree for Cruzita and the Mariacheros.
- Experience the complete video reading of Marley’s Pride, a Stonewall Honor book.
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Want to celebrate literature all year long? Check out the TeachingBooks Literary Calendar, which highlights significant literary dates, author birthdays, and book-related events. It’s a fantastic resource for readers and educators.
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