Awards (Books & Media)

Raúl González, Ernesto Cisneros y Yamile Saied Méndez ganan premios Pura Belpré 2021

CHICAGO – Raúl González, ilustrador de “¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat”;  Ernesto Cisneros, autor de “Efrén Divided” y Yamile Saied Méndez, autora de “Furia,” fueron seleccionados como los ganadores de la edición 2021 del Premio Pura Belpré de Ilustración; al Autor de Libros Infantiles; y al Autor de Libros para Jóvenes Adultos; que rinden homenaje a los escritores e ilustradores hispanos cuyas obras constituyan el mejor reflejo, afirmación y celebración de la experiencia cultural hispana en la literatura infantil.

Raúl Gonzalez, Ernesto Cisneros and Yamile Saied Méndez win Pura Belpré Awards

CHICAGO – Raúl Gonzalez, illustrator of “¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat,” Ernesto Cisneros, author of “Efrén Divided,” and Yamile Saied Méndez, author of “Furia,” are the 2021 recipients of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Award, Children’s Author Award and Young Adult Author Award, honoring Latinx authors and illustrators whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in children’s books.

'Everything Sad is Untrue (a true story)' wins 2021 Printz Award

CHICAGO – “Everything Sad is Untrue (a true story),” written by Daniel Nayeri and published by Arthur A. Levine, an imprint of Levine Querido, has won the 2021 Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature. The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) today announced the winner during the ALA Midwinter Virtual, held, Jan. 22 - 26.

In an autobiographical novel, middle-schooler Daniel, formerly Khosrou, tells his unimpressed and at times cruel classmates about his experience as an Iranian refugee.

'The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh' wins 2021 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award

CHICAGO –“The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh,” written by Candace Fleming and published by Schwartz and Wade, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, a division of Penguin Random House, has been named the 2021 winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award, the first national award that honors the best nonfiction books for teens. The award was announced today by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) at the American Library Association’s ALA Midwinter Virtual, held Jan. 22 – 26.

'If These Wings Could Fly' wins 2021 William C. Morris Award

CHICAGO – “If These Wings Could Fly,” written by Kyrie McCauley and published by Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins, has been named the 2021 winner of the William C. Morris Award, which honors a book written for young adults by a previously unpublished author. The award was announced today by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) at the American Library Association’s ALA Midwinter Virtual, held Jan. 22 – 26.

Scholastic Audio wins 2021 Odyssey Award for 'Kent State'

CHICAGO – Scholastic Audio, producer of the audiobook “Kent State,” has won the 2021 Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production. The award announcement was made today during the American Library Association’s ALA Midwinter Virtual, held Jan. 22–26.

Kekla Magoon wins 2021 Edwards Award for 'X: A Novel'; 'How It Went Down'; 'The Rock and the River'; and 'Fire in the Streets'

CHICAGO – Kekla Magoon is the recipient of the 2021 Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens for “X: A Novel.” co-written by Ilyasah Shabazz and published by Candlewick Press; “How It Went Down,” published by Henry Holt and Co.

YALSA announces 2021 Alex Awards

CHICAGO – The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has selected 10 adult books with special appeal to teen readers to receive the 2021 Alex Awards. The awards, sponsored by the Margaret A. Edwards Trust and Booklist, were announced today during the American Library Association’s ALA Midwinter Virtual, held Jan. 22 - 26. 

The 2021 Alex Award winners are:

Core Announces the 2021 Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists

The Core Committee Recognizing Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction presents the 2021 Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists. The lists are composed of notable children’s and young adult science fiction published between November 2019 and October 2020 and organized into three age-appropriate categories. The annotated lists will be posted on the website at www.sfnotables.org.

Dorothy L. Guthrie, 2021 recipient of the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement

CHICAGO – Dorothy L. Guthrie, is the recipient of the 2021 Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. The announcement was made today by the American Library Association (ALA), during the ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits, held virtually Jan. 22 – 26.

“Dorothy Guthrie’s enthusiasm and creativity for connecting her community with African American books is uniquely inspiring.  Through exemplary programs she elevates awareness of diverse literature,” said Award Committee Chair Ida W. Thompson.