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Distinguished Books Lists

Distinguished books have been selected for their outstanding literary merit, high quality of illustration and design, and contribution to a child’s understanding of the world.  Books are designated as “distinguished” through a process of nomination, discussion, and voting by ACL members.  Below are downloadable PDFs of our Distinguished Books lists. We also keep a monthly list of the books rated “Outstanding” and nominated for our Distinguished Books List.

2021 Distinguished Books List

2020 Distinguished Books list

2019 Distinguished Books List

2018 Distinguished Books List

2017 Distinguished Books List

2016 Distinguished Books List

2015 Distinguished Books List

2014 Distinguished Books List

2013 Distinguished Books List

2012 Distinguished Books List

2011 Distinguished Books List

2009 Distinguished Books List

2008 Distinguished Books List

2007 Distinguished Books List

2006 Distinguished Books List

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