| Award | First Presented | Sponsor | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Awards | 1998 | YALSA | Given to adult books that also appeal to readers ages 12-18 |
| American Indian Youth Literature Awards | 2006 | AILA | Presented biannually for the best writing and illustrations by and about Native Americans and Indigenous peoples of North America |
| Americas Awards | 1993 | CLASP | Honors books that portray Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinos in the United States |
| Arab American Book Awards | 2007 | Arab American National Museum | Honors books by and about Arab Americans |
| Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature | 2001 | APALA | Honors works about Asian/Pacific Americans and their heritage |
| (Mildred L.) Batchelder Award | 1968 | ALSC | Given to U.S. publisher for translation and publication of a children's book originating outside the U.S. |
| Caldecott Medal | 1938 | ALSC | Awarded annually to artist of the most distinguished picture book for children |
| Carnegie Medal (UK) | 1938 | CILIP | Outstanding book written in English for children and young adults |
| (Andrew) Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video | 1991-2017 | ALSC | Awarded to the video producer of outstanding productions for children |
| Carter G. Woodson Book Awards | 1974 | NCSS | Children's and young adult social studies books |
| The Christopher Awards | 1949 | The Christophers | Recognizes books and media that affirm the highest values of the human spirit |
| Coretta Scott King Book Awards | 1970 | EMIERT | Awarded to African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults whose work represents and appreciation of African American culture |
| Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award | 2000 | DADD/CEC | Recognize works about individuals with developmental disabilities |
| Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media | 2019 | ALSC | Awarded to a digital media producer of outstanding works for early learning |
| Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction | 2010 | YALSA | Best nonfiction for ages 12-18 |
| Ezra Jack Keats Award | 1985 (writer), 2001 (illustrator) | Ezra Jack Keats Foundation | Recognizes emerging talent in children's literature |
| (Theodore Seuss) Geisel Award | 2006 | ALSC | Awarded to author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most outstanding beginning reader book published in English in the United States |
| Golden Duck Awards: Picture, Eleanor Cameron (Chapter/MS), & Hal Clement (YA) | 1992-2017 | LITA | Recognition of children's and young adult science fiction titles |
| Jane Addams Children's Book Award | 1953 | Jane Addams Peace Association | Honors children's literature focused on peace and social justice |
| John Steptoe New Talent Award | 1995 | EMIERT | Awarded to new talent by the Coretta Scott King Award Committee using similar criteria |
| Kate Greenaway Medal (UK) | 1955 | CILIP | Awarded for illustration in a children's book |
| Keystone to Reading Book Award | 1985 | KSLA | Honors children's and young adult titles |
| Michael L. Printz Award | 2000 | YALSA | Excellence in young adult literature |
| Middle East Book Award | 1999 | Middle East Outreach Council | Children's and young adult titles that contribute meaningfully to the understanding of the Middle East |
| National Jewish Book Awards | 1950 | Jewish Book Council | Jewish literature |
| Newbery Medal | 1922 | ALSC | Awarded to the author of the most distinguished contribution to children's literature |
| Odyssey Award | 2008 | ALSC/YALSA | Awarded to the producer of the best audiobook for children and/or young adults published in English in the United States |
| Orbis Pictus | 1990 | NCTE | Excellence in nonfiction for children |
| Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Awards | 1992 | PSLA | Promote reading of quality books by young people in Pennsylvania |
| Pura Belpre Award | 1996 | ALSC/REFORMA |
Presented annually to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best reflects Latino cultural experience |
| Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal | 2001 | ALSC/Bound to Stay Bound Books, Inc | Presented to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished nonfiction book for children published in the United States in English |
| Schneider Family Book Award | 2004 | ALA | Awarded to an author or illustrator for creative representation of children's experiences with disabilities |
| Stonewall Book Awards | 1971 | GLBTRT | Awarded for exceptional merit relating to the GLBT experience |
| South Asia Book Award | 2012 | SANOC | Outstanding works on South Asia |
| Sydney Taylor Book Award | 1968 | AJL | Outstanding children's and young adult books that portray the Jewish experience |
| Tomas Mexican American Children's Book Award | 1995 | TSU College of Education | Outstanding children's and young adult books that portray the Mexican American Experience |
| Walter Dean Myers Award for Outstanding Children's Literature | 2016 | We Need Diverse Books | Diverse books by diverse authors |
| William C. Morris YA Debut Award | 2009 | YALSA | Honors a book by a first time author for teens |
| Award | First Presented | Sponsor | Criteria |
| Children's Literature Legacy Award (formerly the Wilder Medal, 1960-2017) | 1960 | ALSC | Author or illustrator of works published in the United States who has made a substantial and lasting contribution to children's literature |
| Margaret A. Edwards Award | 1988 | YALSA/SLJ | Honors an author for contributions to young adult literature |
| Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement | 2010 | EMIERT | Presented in even years to an African American author, illustrator, or author/illustrator to recognize their body of work in children's and/or young adult literature |
| Award | First Presented | Sponsor | Criteria |
| Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults | 2011 | YALSA | Recommended titles for ages 12-18 |
| Amelia Bloomer Project | 2002 | Feminist Task Force of the Social Responsibilities Round Table of ALA | Recommended feminist literature for ages birth-18 |
| Best Fiction for Young Adults | 2011 | YALSA | Recommended titles for ages 12-18 |
| Excellence in Children's and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists | 2017 | LITA | Replaces the Golden Duck Awards |
| Fabulous Films for Young Adults | 1997-2015 | YALSA | Recommended titles for ages 12-18 |
| Great Graphic Novels for Teens | 2007 | YALSA | Recommended titles for ages 12-18 |
| Guys Read | 2001 | Jon Scieszka | Promoting literature to young males |
| Notable Books for a Global Society | 1996 | CL/R SIG of ILA | 25 trade books for understanding of people and culture around the world |
| Notable Children's Books | 1995 | ALSC | Birth through age 14 |
| Notable Children's Digital Media | 2018 | ALSC | Birth through age 14 |
| Notable Children's Recordings | 1996 | ALSC | Birth through age 14 |
| Outstanding Books for the College Bound | 1998 | ALA | Recommended titles for independent and lifelong learning |
| Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults | 1997-2017 | YALSA | Recommended titles for ages 12-18 |
| Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers | 1996 | YALSA | Recommended titles for ages 12-18 |
| Rainbow Book List | 2008 | GLBT Round Table of ALA | Annual list of titles with significant and authentic GLBT content |
| Skipping Stones | 1988 | Skipping Stones | Multicultural and global education |
| Teens' Top Ten | 2003 | YALSA | Recommended titles for ages 12-18 nominated and selected by teens |
| YALSA's Best of the Best | 2011 | YALSA | Best books and media for teens |
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