Children's Notable Media Lists

Notable seal imageEach year ALSC identifies the best of the best in children's books, recordings, and digital media for youth 14 years of age and younger. 

 

The  Children's Notable lists highlight media for children 14 years of age and younger of especially commendable quality that demonstrate respect for young people’s intelligence and imagination; exhibit venturesome creativity; and reflect and encourage the interests of children and young adolescents in exemplary ways. 

Use the links below or on the menu at the left to access current and past children's notable lists, and learn about the submission process.


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Current Notable Lists

2026 Notable Children's Books -- NEW!
2026 Notable Children's Recordings -- NEW!
2025 Notable Children's Digital Media 


Past Notable Lists

Notable Children's Books
Notable Children's Recordings
Notable Children's Digital Media

The final Notable Children's Video list was released in 2017. Go to the list of past Notable Children's Videos List.