Americas Book Award
Recognizes US works of fiction or non-fiction that authentically and engagingly portray Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinos in the US
Caldecott Medal
In honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott; awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American children's picture book
Coretta Scott King Award
African American authors and illustrators for inspirational and educational works; understanding and appreciation of all cultures; contribution to the American dream
Hans Christian Andersen Awards
Awarded biennially by IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People) to a living author and illustrator whose complete works have made a lasting contribution
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards
For children's excellent books that effectively promote the cause of peace, social justice, world community, and the equality of the sexes and races
Lambda Literary Awards
Awarded to the finest lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans literature available in the United States (look for children/young adult awards)
Michael L. Printz Award
Book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature; named for a Topeka, Kansas school librarian
National Science Teaching of America Outstanding books, chosen by a book review panel appointed by the National Science Teachers Association and the Children’s Book Council
American Indian Youth Literature Award
Identify and honor the very best writing and illustrations by and about American Indians
Newbery Medal
Named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery; awarded to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
Orbis Pictus
Promote and recognize excellence in the writing of nonfiction for children; chosen by the National Council of Teachers of English
Pura Belpre´ Award
Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in literature for children and youth
Schneider Family Book Award
Honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences
Amazon Children’s Books
List can be further categorized by type
Publishers Weekly Children's Bestsellers List
Updated monthly; scroll to children’s list for bestselling picture books, and children’s fiction.