 |
AWARD BOOKS & RECOMMENDED READING LISTS |
AWARD WINNERS
| Printz
Award Named for Topeka, Kansas, school librarian Mike Printz, this national award given by the American Library Association recognizes outstanding young adult literature. |
Heartland
Award This is a regional readers' choice award voted on by students in grades 6-12 living in the Mid-Western U.S. Any student who reads at least 3 titles from the list of current nominees is eligible to vote. Ask your librarian for more details. |
| Newbery
Award The Newbery Medal is a national award given to the author of a book deemed as the year's outstanding contribution to children's literature. |
William
Allen White Award This readers' choice award is voted on by Kansas students in grades 3-8. |
|
Looking for a book that will reach out and grab you? Try choosing one from one of these recommended reading lists! |
| Outstanding
Books for the College Bound A list of recommended reading for students planning to attend college. |
YALSA
booklists More book lists for young adults. |
| Best
Books for Young Adults Chosen by the American Library Association (ALA) as excellent choices for young adults. |
The Reading Room |
| Quick
Picks A list of books that appeal even to kids who don't like reading. |
TeenSpace Links to a variety of booklists, including reviews written by teens. |