| 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 – CulinaryRecognizes culinary professionals for excellence and achievement in their field and dedication to furthering the appreciation and practice of fine food and beverage | Stonewall: Book Awards – LBGT Honoring books of exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience |
FOR TEENS
| 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 | 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 |
| Printz Awards – For a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature |
FOR KIDS
| 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. |