Children's Literature

The Caldecott is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the illustrator of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

The Newbery is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. The award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his wife, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood. The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table is part of the American Library Association.

The Children's Services Section (CSS) of the New Jersey Library Association recognizes books for the early and middle grades.

The Michael L. Printz Award annually honors the best book written for teens. It is awarded by the Young Adult Library Services Association, a division of the American Library Association.

The Geisel Award is given annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished book for beginning readers published in English in the United States during the preceding year. It is awarded by the Association for Library Service for Children, a division of the American Library Association.