Frequently Challenged Young Adult Books

Newbery Awards (Distinguished books for children and teens)

Global Books: Books set in other countries

Graphic Novels

Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2020

Resources for the titles recognized by this award since its inception in 1970 -- demonstrating African American culture

American Indian Youth Literature Award

The first AILA American Indian Youth Literature Awards were presented during the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color in 2006. Awarded biennially, the AIYLA identifies and honors the very best writing and illustrations by Native Americans and Indigenous peoples of North America.

Pura Belpré Awards, 1996-2020

The Pura Belpré Award, established in 1996, is presented annually to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, 2001-2020

Rainbow List: Top Ten GLBTQ Books for Children and Teens, 2011-2020

Resources for the titles recognized as quality books with significant and authentic GLBTQ content since 2011

Sponsored by Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table of the American Library Association