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Book Award Lists and News

Alex Award: Given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18.

Edwards Award: The Margaret A. Edwards Award honors an author, as well as a specific body of his or her work, for significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature.

Morris Award: The William C. Morris YA Debut Award honors a book published by a first-time author writing for teens and celebrating impressive new voices in young adult literature.

Non-Fiction Award: YALSA's Award for Excellence in Nonfiction honors the best nonfiction book published for young adults (ages 12-18) during a Nov. 1 – Oct. 31 publishing year.

Odyssey Award: This annual award will be given to the producer of the best audiobook produced for children and/or young adults, available in English in the United States. 

Printz Award: The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. 

Pura Belpré Award: Named after the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library. The Pura Belpré Award 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.

2025 National Book Awards Finalists Announced

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