Booklists

BOOKLISTS

American Library Association National Awards

The Caldecott Medal -- Beautifully illustrated pictures books for children.
The Newbery Medal -- The most distinguished examples of children's literature in America.
The Printz Award -- Awarded for excellence in young adult literature.
The Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video -- Honoring outstanding video productions for children.
The Coretta Scott King Award -- Awarded to outstanding African American authors and illustrators.
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal -- Authors who have made a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children.
The Margaret A. Edwards Award for Outstanding Literature For Young Adults -- For lifetime achievement in writing for teenagers.

Missouri Awards

Gateway Readers Award -- Missouri high school students choose their favorite books written for teens.
The Mark Twain Award -- Missouri school children in grades 4-8 vote on their favorite book.
The Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award -- Missouri preschoolers and kindergartners vote on their favorite read-aloud books.
The Show-Me 1-2-3 Readers Award -- Missouri school children in grades 1-3 vote on their favorite book.
Truman Readers Award -- Missouri middle school/junior high students vote for their favorite book from a list of nominated titles.

Missouri Writes For Kids -- A list of Missouri authors and the books they've written.
Missouri Author's Directory -- A project of the Missouri Center for the Book.