American Library Association (ALA) Book Awards

Select from the list on the left to view ALA award winning books for children and teens.

2012 ALA Winners

Click on the book cover to see the medal winners for each award, or view each award from the sidebar on the left.

ALA Book Awards

Each year the American Library Association (ALA) honors books and media for children and teens. The oldest and best known of the awards are the Caldecott Medal, for the most distinguished American picture book, and the Newbery Medal, given to the author for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. Today there are over 20 categories, honoring dozens of authors and illustrators for their memorable contributions to children's and young adult literature.