ADULTS
- The Pulitzer Prizes
- The Agatha Awards
Presented annually by Malice Domestic to honor the books best typified by the mystery works of Agatha Christie. - The Hugo Awards – for excellence in science fiction and fantasy
- National Book Awards – recognition in fiction, non-fiction, poetry and young adult literature
- Pen / Faulkner Awards – honors the best published works of fiction (novels, novellas, and collections of short stories) written by American citizens
- ALA Notable Books List
- Crime Fiction Awards
- Man Booker Prize – awards the best novel of the year written by a citizen of the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland
TEENS
- Alex Awards
The Alex Awards are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18. - Books on Voting for Teens
Compiled by Denver Public Library. - Coretta Scott King Book Awards
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards annually recognize outstanding books for young adults and children by African American authors and illustrators that reflect the African American experience. - Green Mountain Book Award
Chosen by Vermont high school students each spring. - The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) 2024 Book Award Winners
Books are listed by category, including Teen Fiction, Teen Nonfiction, Young Adult Audiobook, Graphic Novel, and many more. - LGBTQ+ Books for Schools
This list was compiled by the Vermont NEA. - Printz Award
The Michael L. Printz Award annually honors the best book written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit. In addition, the Printz Committee names up to four honor books, which also represent the best writing in young adult literature. - Vermont Golden Dome Book Award
Chosen by Vermont students in grades 4 to 8. - Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) – Teen Book Finder Database and Booklists
CHILDREN
- Caldecott Award
Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. - Coretta Scott King Book Awards
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards annually recognize outstanding books for young adults and children by African American authors and illustrators that reflect the African American experience. - The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) 2024 Book Award Winners
Books are listed by category, including Animal and Pet, Picture Book, Young Reader, and Children’s Audio. - LGBTQ+ Books for Schools
This list was compiled by the Vermont chapter of the National Education Association. - Newbery Award
Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. - Red Clover Award
For picture books written for children in kindergarten to grade 4. - Vermont Golden Dome Book Award
Chosen annually by Vermont students in grades 4 to 8.
Last update August 29, 2024