Looking for a truly notable book?
All of the titles on our award winners lists have been recognized as
an outstanding accomplishment in literature
Book Awards Adult and Genre
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Fiction ALA Notable Books - Titles selected by The Notable Books
Council of the Reference and User Services Association, a division of
the American Library Association.
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Nonfiction ALA Notable Books - Titles selected by The Notable Books
Council of the Reference and User Services Association, a division of
the American Library Association.
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ALA Black Caucus Selections - The awards recognize excellence in
adult fiction and nonfiction by African American authors.
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Christy Awards - A Christian fiction award to recognize novelists
and novels of excellence in half a dozen genres of Christian
fiction.
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Hugo - The Hugo Award, also known as the Science Fiction
Achievement Award, is determined by nominations from and a popular vote
of the membership of WSFS.
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Edgar - The Mystery Writers of America give these awards to honor
the best in mystery fiction and nonfiction produced the previous year.
The awards began in 1954 and are named in honor of Edgar Allan
Poe.
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Nebula - The Nebula Awards are administered, voted and presented by
the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA) to acknowledge excellence
in science fiction writing.
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National Book Awards for Fiction - The National Book Foundation
raises the cultural appreciation of great writing in America through
The National Book Awards. The NBF recognizes books of exceptional merit
written by Americans.
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National Book Awards for Nonfiction - The National Book Foundation
raises the cultural appreciation of great writing in America through
The National Book Awards. The NBF recognizes books of exceptional merit
written by Americans.
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National Book Awards for Poetry - The National Book Foundation
raises the cultural appreciation of great writing in America through
The National Book Awards. The NBF recognizes books of exceptional merit
written by Americans.
Book Lists and
Awards for Children and Young Adults
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Coretta Scott King Awards - The Coretta Scott King Author Award is
presented to an author of African descent whose inspirational books
best promote an appreciation of the American Dream.
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Caldecott Medal - The Caldecott goes to the illustrator of the most
distinguished American picture book for children.
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National Book Award for Young People‘s Literature - Recognizes
outstanding contributions to children's literature.
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Newbery Medal - The Newbery goes to the author of the most
distinguished American novel for children.
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Printz Awards - This annual award is presented to the author of a
book that best exemplifies literary excellence in young adult
literature.
