• ages kindergarten and younger
• introduces children to quality picture books
• great "read aloud" books
• read 5+ then vote for your favorite
• visit the Bridge to Reading website for current nominees and past winners

• Grades K-3
• Read 5 or more books
• Vote for your favorite in March
• Nominate a book for a future list
• Click Goldfinch books to view this year's list

• Grades K-3
• Read 2 or more books
• Vote for your favorite in March
• Nominate a book for a future list
• ICCA book trailers

• grades 6-9
• read 2 or more books
• vote for your favorite in March
• Nominate a book for a future list
• Watch ITA Book trailers
  

• grades 9-12
• Read 2 or more books
• Vote for your favorite in March
• Nominate a book for a future list
• Watch IHSBA book trailers 

• picture books
• awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children
• visit the American Library Association website for the current and past Caldecott winners 
  
  

• chapter books
• awarded to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
• visit the American Library Association website for the current and past Newberry winners 
  

• awarded to outstanding books for young adults and children by African American authors and illustrators that reflect the African American experience.
• Visit the American Library Association website for the Corretta Scott King winners

• The Michael L. Printz Award annually honors the best book written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit, each year.
• Visit the American Library Association website for the Michael L. Printz winners. 

Pura Belpré Award

• books for all age children
• awarded to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth. 
• Visit the American Library Association website for current and past Pura Belpré Award winners 
  

Stonewall Award

• ALA award for LGBTQIA+ books  
• books are honored for exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience.
• Visit the American Library Association website for the Stonewall Award current and past winners  

• Summer Reading List
• Fun, Smart Summer Reading Lists for Students in high school  & college 

• List of sites that offer recommendations for Diverse titles. 

Young Adult Library Association Awards (YALSA)

• YALSA honors the best teen literature each year with its six literary awards.
• Visit the YALSAsite to learn more about each award. 
• Visit the new Teen Book Finder Database to find selected lists and award winners.