• 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.
• Notable Books for Adults -- Chosen by the American Library Association.

• 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 parents and caregivers 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.

• Books, CD's, DVD's, & More for Kids
• Books, CD's, DVD's, & More for Grownups

Young Adults/Teens Book and Material Lists

• TeenThing Booklists

• 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.