To select from the previous year's publications the best young adult book ("best" being defined solely in terms of literary merit) and, if the Committee so decides, as many as four Honor Books.
To select, annotate, and present for publication an annual list of notable audio recordings significant to young adults from those released in the past two years. The term of service begins Jan. 1st in the year under consideration and concludes Dec. 31st
YALSA’s Best Fiction for Young Adults Blogging Team presents fiction titles published for young adults in the past 14 months that are recommended reading for ages 12 to 18. The purpose of the annual list is to provide librarians and library workers with a
To prepare an annual annotated list of recommended graphic novels appropriate for teen readers. Team members serve a term of one year (January 1 to December 31).
To select a living author or co-author as well as a specific body of his or her work, who has made a significant and lasting contribution to literature for young adults. The book or books should be accepted by young people as an authentic voice that
To annually select the best audiobook produced for children and/or young adults, available in English in the united states during the preceding year and, if desired, to also select honor titles.
To annually select and annotate from the previous year's publications a short list of five of the best young adult books written by a first-time author, then to select one winner from among the five.
To annually select the best non-fiction title published for young adults between November 1 of the preceding year and October 31 of the current year, available in English in the United States and, if desired, to also select honor titles. The short list of
