Our Favorite Award-Winning
Kids’ Books
by the Brightly Editors
The American Library Association’s annual awards for children’s and young adult books are a great place to find excellent reads for kids. But there are quite a lot of award-winning titles to choose from, with the ALA giving out numerous awards every year! That’s why we’ve pulled our favorite Newbery Award winners, Caldecott winners, Coretta Scott King Award winners, Pura Belpré Award winners, and Printz Award winners from over the years. From stunning picture books to moving YA reads, these are the ones we recommend reading.
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Caldecott Medal Winners
Named after a prominent 19th-century English illustrator, the Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the artist of the most outstanding American picture book for kids.
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Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions
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Newbery Medal Winners
Established in 1922, the Newbery Medal is given each year to the author of the most notable American children’s book.
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The Coretta Scott King Book Awards
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the determination of his wife, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, to continue his work. The award is given to African American authors and illustrators of children’s and young adult books.
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Pura Belpré Award Winners
Established in 1996, this award is presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator annually. It honors those whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latinx cultural experience.
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