Irma Simonton Black Award and Cook Prize Announced: The Bank Street Center for Children’s Literature announced two children’s book awards in May 2026. The Irma Black Award was given to Don’t Trust Fish by Neil [continue reading]
Awards
Jon Klassen Named 2026 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award recipient
Jon Klassen Named 2026 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award recipient: Canadian author/illustrator Jon Klassen is this year’s Astrid Lindgren Laureate for his work as a picture book illustrator. His books include I Want My Hat Back [continue reading]
Zohra Anwar Chunawala Named New Voices Award Winner
Zohra Anwar Chunawala Named New Voices Award Winner: Zohra Anwar Chunawala was named the 2025 New Voices Award winner by Lee and Low Books. Her picture book manuscript The Dabbawalas of Mumbai was chosen and [continue reading]
2026 I Love My Librarian Awards Announced
2026 I Love My Librarian Awards Announced: The American Library Association announced its annual I Love My Librarian awards, which included two Bay Area librarians. The awardees are nominated by library users. Mia Gittlen, librarian [continue reading]
2025 Golden Poppy Awards Announced
2025 Golden Poppy Awards Announced: The 2025 Golden Poppy Awards were announced on Feb. 19, 2026, given by the California Independent Booksellers Alliance. It honors book creators “who made California their home.” In the children’s [continue reading]
American Library Association Announces Youth Media Awards
American Library Association Announces Youth Media Awards: The 2026 Youth Media Awards, for books published in 2025, were announced by the American Library Association on January 26, 2026. The Newbery Medal was awarded to Renee [continue reading]
Golden Poppy Award Nominees
Golden Poppy Award Nominees: The California Independent Booksellers Alliance announced their nominees for best books by Californians for 2025. Their goal is to “elevate California voices and recognize the unique and diverse talents within our [continue reading]
Teacher of Nomad Land Named National Book Award Winner
Teacher of Nomad Land Named National Book Award Winner Daniel Nayeri’s Teacher of Nomad Land was named the winner of the 2025 National Book Award in the category of Young People’s Literature. Given by the [continue reading]