The following is a list of literary awards given to outstanding works for children or young adults. Some are specifically for nonfiction and/or reference materials. Others include these types of materials as possible recipients. Relevant links are provided when available.

• Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video - This award has been given annually since 1991,to the producers of the outstanding video productions for children released during the previous year. It is given by the ALA Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Andrew Carnegie Award - ALA Web Site
  
  
• Boston Globe-Horn Book Award - Awards have been given annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book. Since 1976, these have included an award and honors for outstanding nonfiction for children. Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards - The Horn Book Inc.
  
  
• Caldecott Medal and Honor Books - First established in 1937 at the suggestion of American publisher Frederick G. Melcher, by the American Library Association (ALA). It is now administered by the ALA Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). This award is given annually to "the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children published in the United States during the preceding year". (American Library Association 1995) Caldecott Award - ALA Web Site
  
  
• Coretta Scott King Award - This award has been given by the Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association since 1969 to an African American author of an outstanding children's book published during the previous year. The added illustrator award was added in 1979. Coretta Scott King Award - ALA Web Site
  
  
• Giverny Book Award - This award has been given since 1998 for the Best Children's Science Picture Book. It was established by Drs. Wandersee and Schussler for the 15 Degree Laboratory which is currently based at Louisiana State University. Giverny Book Award Page - 15 Degree Laboratory Web Site
  
  
• Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal - This award has been given every three years since 1980 by the ALA Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). It is presented to an American author who has contributed significantly to the field of children's literature over a period of several years. It was established in 1960 and given every five years until 1980. Laura Ingalls Wilder Award - ALA Web Site
  
  
• Mildred L. Batchelder Award and Honors - This award has been given annually since 1966 by the ALA Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). Honor books have been included since 1994. The award is given to an American publisher for the publishing of an outstanding children's book that was originally published in a foreign language in a foreign country. Mildred L. Batchelder Award - ALA Web Site
  
  
• Newbery Medal and Honor Books - First established in 1921 at the suggestion of American publisher Frederick G. Melcher, by the American Library Association (ALA). It is now administered by the ALA Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). This award is given annually to "the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children published in the United States during the preceding year". (American Library Association 1995) Newbery Award - ALA Web Site
  
  
• Orbis Pictus Award and Honors - The National Council of Teachers of English has given this award annually since 1990, to an outstanding nonfiction work for children. Honor awards are made, also. Orbis Pictus Award Web Page - NCTE Web Site
  
  
• Pura Belpré Illustrator Award and Honor Books - This award is co-sponsored by the ALA Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the National Association to Promote Library Services to the Spanish Speaking. It is given biennally (since 1996) to a Latino/Latina illustrator for an outstanding work in children's literature that portrays the Latino cultural experience. Honor awards are given, also. Pura Belpré Award - ALA Web Site
  
  
• Pura Belpré Author Award and Honor Books - This award is co-sponsored by the ALA Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the National Association to Promote Library Services to the Spanish Speaking. It is given biennally (since 1996) to a Latino/Latina author for an outstanding work in children's literature that portrays the Latino cultural experience. Honor awards are given, also. Pura Belpré Award - ALA Web Site
  
  
• Other Awards - Information on other awards and "notable lists" can be accessed at:
  Links to Related Web Sites

A wealth of information on children's literature including literary awards can also be found at:
The Children's Literature Web Guide. David K. Brown maintains an excellent web site there at the University of Calgary in Canada.

For a list of sources cited here and all of the resources used in the research of information for this web site see:
Sources of Information & Credits

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Janice Felker at jfelker@visi.net

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