Children's Literature

Awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

Awarded annually 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.

Awarded annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers published in English in the United States.

Awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Annual award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.

Awarded 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.