Listed below are lists compiled of award winning books that have contributed to children's literature.
This award is given to the top nonfiction and fiction books voted on by 3rd to 6th graders from around the country. It is considered to be "one of the most distinguished children’s literature lists in the country."
Book recommendations for children age two to grade 2.
Graphic novels for students who are in grades K to 5th grade.
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
This award is given annually to authors and illustrators who have demonstrated creativity and imagination which leads to enticing children to read.
This award is given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and basic human rights.
The Pura Belpré Award is presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator that celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.
It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.