The Yellowhammer Book Awards were created to highlight young adult literature titles that have literary merit, instructional application, and teen appeal. The award has been expanded and now includes pictures books, middle grade, and young adult. The award winners are selected by a committee Alabama school librarians.
Want to add a medal to your library books? Download the award seal here.
Registered schools will receive voting information in March 2026. Students will vote for their favorite book by the end of April 2026.
Our Middle Grade and Young Adult Top 10 Lists will be released at the end of April 2026.
Become a Yellowhammer School each year to receive the Top 10 Lists and voting information.
2025-2026 Book Resources- Resources include course of study allignment, videos, and book activities.
2020-21 Yellowhammer Book Award Winner & Honor Books
2021-22 Yellowhammer Book Award Winner, Honors, & Top 10 Books
2022-23 Yellowhammer Book Award Winners, Honors, & Top 10 Books
2023-24 Yellowhammer Book Award Winners, Honors, & Top 10 Books
2024-2025 Yellowhammer Book Award Winners, Honors, & Top 10 Books