National Book Awards Announced: Dan Santat’s graphic novel memoir A First Time for Everything (First Second/Macmillian) won the National Book Award in the Young People’s Literature Category on November 15, 2023. See the full story [continue reading]
Awards
National Book Awards Announces 2023 Finalists for Young People’s Literature Category
National Book Awards Announces 2023 Finalists for Young People’s Literature Category: Kenneth M. Cadow, Gather.Candlewick Press Huda Fahmy, Huda F Cares? Dial Books for Young Readers / Penguin Random House Vashti Harrison, Big. Little, Brown Books for Young [continue reading]
National Book Awards Announces 2023 Longlist
National Book Awards Announces 2023 Longlist for Young People’s Literature Category: Announced: 10 Contenders for the 2023 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature | School Library Journal (slj.com)
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards Announced
Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Winners Announced: The Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards were announced on June 20, 2023, which celebrate excellence in children’s and young adult literature. One winner and two honor books were named in [continue reading]
Beatty Award – Young Adult Category
Beatty Award – Young Adult Category: Wendelin Van Draanen’s The Peach Rebellion (Random, 2022) was named the Beatty Award winner in the Young Adult Category. The John and Patricia Beatty Award – California Library Association [continue reading]
California Library Association Awards Announced
CLA’S BEATTY AWARD ANNOUNCED: The California Library Association announced its annual Beatty Award, given to a children’s or teen book that promotes awareness of California and its people. This year’s winner is Wake, Sleepy One: [continue reading]
Laurie Halse Anderson Awarded 2023 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Laureate
Laurie Halse Anderson Awarded 2023 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Laureate: The Swedish Arts Council has chosen American young adult author Laurie Halse Anderson the 2023 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Laureate. Anderson is the first American to [continue reading]
Alphabet Rockers Win Grammy
Alphabet Rockers Win Grammy: The Alphabet Rockers won the 2023 Grammy Award for “The Movement,” in the category of Best Children’s Music Album. Many Bay Area schools and libraries have hosted them for events. Congratulations! [continue reading]