Award Winners Lists
Discover books that have captured hearts, sparked conversations, and earned top literary honors.
Every year, the literary world honors outstanding books
Adult Award Winners
Every year, the literary world honors outstanding books with prestigious awards. From captivating fiction to groundbreaking nonfiction, these books have earned their place in the spotlight. Explore the winners and find your next must-read!
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Award Winners List
Check out these award winners and special selections from many different genres.
- Audie Awards – Audio Books: Given by the Audio Publishers Association to the best in the audio publishing industry.
- National Book Awards – Fiction, Non-Fiction & Poetry: An American literary prize administered by the National Book Foundation
- Man Booker Prize – Promotes the finest in fiction by rewarding the very best book of the year.
- Nebula Award – Sci Fi & Fantasy Given annually by the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. to the best Science Fiction and Fantasy works.
- Bram Stoker Award – Horror Presented by the Horror Writer’s Association for superior achievement
- Oprah’s Book Club – Selections chosen by Oprah Winfrey
- Christy Awards – Christian Fiction Honoring & promoting excellence in Christian Fiction
- PEN/Faulkner Award – One of the highest honors available to American Fiction writers
- Edgar Award – Mystery: Awarded to authors of distinguished work in various categories of the mystery genre
- Pulitzer Prize – Honoring excellence in journalism and the arts in multiple categories
- Hugo Award – Science Fiction: aka Science Fiction Achievement Award given annually by the World Science Fiction Society
- Spur Awards – Western: Given by the Western Writers of American annually for distinguished writing about the American West
- James Beard KitchenAid Book Awards – Culinary Recognizes culinary professionals for excellence and achievement in their field and dedication to furthering the appreciation and practice of fine food and beverage
Discover the Best of Teen Titles
Teen Awards List
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- ALA Alex Awards – Given to ten books written for adults that have a special appeal to young adults 12-18
- Coretta Scott King Award – Given to an African American author and an African American Illustrator for an outstandingly inspirational and educational contribution
- ALA Great Graphic Novels – List of recommended graphic novels and illustrated nonfiction for 12-18 year olds
- E.B. White Read Aloud Award – Honors books that reflect the universal read aloud standards that were created by the work of E.B. White
- Margaret A. Edwards Award – Honors an author’s lifetime achievement for books that have sustained popularly over a period of time
- Ezra Jack Keats Awards – Awarded to new writers and illustrators to recognize and encourage emerging talent in the field of children’s books
- National Book Award for Young People’s Literature – Given by the National Book Foundation to enhance the public’s awareness of exceptional books written by fellow Americans
- Printz Awards – For a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature
Discover the Best in Childrens Reading
Children Awards List
Check out these award winners and special selections from many different genres.
- Boston Globe Horn Book Awards – One of the most prestigious honors in the field of children’s and young adult literature in three categories: picture book, fiction and poetry
- Scott O’Dell Award – Given to a meritorious book for children and young adults that encourages writers to focus on historical fiction
- Caldecott Medal – Awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award – Given to authors and illustrators of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers published in English in the U.S.
- The Giverny Award – Given annually to the book selected as the best children’s science picture book
- Newbery Medal – Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
- Golden Kite Award –Recognizes excellence in children’s literatures in four categories: fiction, nonfiction, picture book text, and picture book illustration