Award Winners
Looking for an award-winning read? Check out this list of popular awards and click the name to find a copy at the library.
Agatha Award - honoring the best in traditional mystery
Alex Award - given to books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18
Anthony Award - honoring mystery novels
Booker Prize - given to an outstanding novel by an author of the British Commonwealth
Caldecott Medal - awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished American picture book published the previous year
Christy Award - honoring and promoting excellence in Christian fiction
Coretta Scott King Award - awarded annually by the American Library Association to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values
Edgar Award - given to an outstanding mystery novel by the Mystery Writers of America
Hugo Award - given to an outstanding science fiction novel by the World Science Fiction Society
National Book Award for Fiction - given to an outstanding novel or story collection by the National Book Foundation
National Book Award for Nonfiction - given to an outstanding work of nonfiction by the National Book Foundation
Newbery Medal - awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished American children's book published the previous year
Printz Award - given to a book that exemplifies excellence in young adult literature
Pulitzer Prize for Biography - given to an outstanding biography by the Pulitzer Board
Pulitzer Prize for Fiction - given to an outstanding novel by the Pulitzer Board
Pulitzer Prize for History - given to an outstanding work of history by the Pulitzer Board
Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction - given to an outstanding work of nonfiction by the Pulitzer Board
Pura Belpré Award - awarded annually by the American Library Association 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
RITA Awards - given to an outstanding work of romantic fiction by the Romance Writers of America
