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Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction on Hiatus
The 2026 awards will mark the conclusion of the Carnegie Corporation’s support for the medals.
‘A Guardian and a Thief,’ ‘Things in Nature Merely Grow’ receive 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
“A Guardian and a Thief,” by Megha Majumdar wins 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, and “Things in Nature Merely Grow,” by Yiyun Li, wins the 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction.
American Library Association announces 2026 Youth Media Award winners
The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its Youth Media Awards Announcements in Chicago.
2026 Odyssey Awards for Excellence in Audiobook Production for Children and Young Adults announced
Live Oak Media, producer of the audiobook “Clack, Clack! Smack! A Cherokee Stickball Story,” has won the 2026 Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production for Children. Listening Library, an imprint of the Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group, producer of the audiobook “Trans History: From Ancient Times to the Present Day,” has won the 2026 Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production for Young Adults. The awards were announced today during the American Library Association’s (ALA) Youth Media Awards Announcements in Chicago.
‘Legendary Frybread Drive-In' wins 2026 Printz Award
“Legendary Frybread Drive-In: Intertribal Stories,” edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith, written by the editor and 16 others, and published by Heartdrum, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, has won the 2026 Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature. The award was announced today by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), during the ALA’s Youth Media Awards Announcements in Chicago.
American Library Association unveils shortlist for 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
The American Library Association (ALA) announced the six books shortlisted for the esteemed Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
Longlist for 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction announced
A total of 45 books (21 fiction, 24 nonfiction) has been selected for the longlist for the 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction.
American Library Association announces 2025 Youth Media Award winners
The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience held January 24-27 in Phoenix.
‘Brownstone’ wins 2025 Printz Award
“Brownstone,” written by Samuel Teer, illustrated by Mar Julia and co-published by Versify and HarperAlley, imprints of HarperCollins Publishers, has won the 2025 Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature. The Printz Award is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
“James,” “A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon” receive 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
The selections were announced at the Reference and User Services Association's Book and Media Awards (BMAs) event on Sunday, January 26th, during LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience in Phoenix.
American Library Association unveils shortlist for 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
ALA unveils shortlist for 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
Longlist for 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction announced
A total of 46 books (23 fiction, 23 nonfiction) has been selected for the longlist for the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction.
ALSC, ALA unveil 'Inspiring Future Voters' booklist for young readers
As part of the American Library Association’s Reader Voter Ready civic engagement campaign, the Association for Library Service to Children has released “Inspiring Future Voters,” a new booklist for young readers.
American Library Association announces the appointment of Donna Seaman as Booklist Editor-In-Chief
Booklist, the official book review journal published by the American Library Association, announces the appointment of Donna Seaman as Editor-In-Chief and Editor, Adult Books.
ALA announces 2025 Carnegie Selection Committee
CHICAGO - The 2025 selection committee is already hard at work on choosing the longlist for the prestigious Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. The 2025 committee includes the following experts who work closely with adult...
‘The Collectors: Stories’ wins 2024 Printz Award
BALTIMORE — “The Collectors: Stories,” edited by A.S. King, written by the author and nine others and published by Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House, has won the 2024 Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature. The award was...
Young Adult Library Services Association announces 2024 Alex Awards
BALTIMORE — The Young Adult Library Services Association, a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has selected 10 adult books with special appeal to teen readers to receive the 2024 Alex Awards. The awards, sponsored by the Margaret A...
'The Berry Pickers,' 'We Were Once a Family: A Story of Love, Death, and Child Removal in America' receive 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
BALTIMORE — The American Library Association (ALA) selects “The Berry Pickers,” by Amanda Peters, published by Catapult, as the winner of the 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, and "We Were Once a Family: A Story of Love, Death, and...
ALA unveils shortlist for 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
CHICAGO —Today, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the six books shortlisted for the esteemed Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, awarded for the previous year’s best fiction and nonfiction books written for...
A 17-month weekly planner for book lovers from Sourcebooks and ALA
CHICAGO — Sourcebooks, a leading independent publisher based in Chicago, and the American Library Association’s (ALA) book publishing imprint, ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman, announce publication of The American Library Association Recommended Reads and 2024...