the alex award
The Alex Awards are an annual prize given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults,
ages 12 through 18.
ages 12 through 18.
The BOoker Prize
The Booker Prize, formerly known as the Booker Prize for Fiction and the Man Booker Prize, is a literary prize awarded each year for the best novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland.
The Coretta Scott King Award
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. The award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his wife, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood.
the national book award
The National Book Awards are a set of annual U.S. literary awards. The Foundation's mission is to celebrate the best literature in America, expand its audience, and ensure that books have a prominent place in American culture.
the printz award
The Michael L. Printz Award annually honors the best book written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit, each year. In addition, the Printz Committee names up to four honor books, which also represent the best writing in young adult literature.
the pulitzer prize
The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction is one of the seven American Pulitzer Prizes that are annually awarded for Letters, Drama, and Music.
It recognizes distinguished fiction by an American author, preferably dealing with American life, published during the preceding calendar year.
It recognizes distinguished fiction by an American author, preferably dealing with American life, published during the preceding calendar year.
Young Adult Library Association's Best Fiction for Young Adults
YALSA’s Best Fiction for Young Adults presents fiction titles published for young adults in the past 14 months that are recommended reading for ages 12 to 18.