A joint initiative of Carnegie Corporation of New York and the American Library Association.

Resources

Andrew Carnegie Medals, shortlisted author videos: Watch the videos to see what some of the shortlisted authors had to say at the first-ever event at which the medal winners were announced (June 24, 2012). Share them with your readers.

Anne Enright, author of The Forgotten Waltz and Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction 2012 winner
Russell Banks, author of Lost Memory of Skin and Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction 2012 finalist
Karen Russell, author of Swamplandia! and Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction 2012 finalist
James Gleick, author of The Information: A History, A Theory, A Flood and Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction 2012 finalist

Andrew Carnegie Medals Finalists Bookmark: Download the two-sided bookmark, which showcases the 2013 Finalists and explains the award, to share with your staff, patrons, and bibliophiles! (Prints two-sided in color at 8.5" x 11", 3 bookmarks per page. )

Andrew Carnegie Medals Poster: Download this poster, which showcases the 2012 Winners and Finalists, and celebrate these authors and their work at your library, school, bookstore, or anywhere! (Prints one-sided in color at 11" x 17".)

Andrew Carnegie Medals Ideas for Displays and Programming: Download this PDF which includes ideas for encouraging your patrons to read the 2012 winners and finalists--as well as the books on the longlist--and useful links to more information and reading group guides.