Mometrix TExEs (150)

Printz Award

• Given to the overall best teen book published each year, regardless of any former publication.

• Awarded for the best children's book of the year.

• Given to the best debut novel by a young author.

• Recognizes the best graphic novel published each year.

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award

• Awarded for distinguished contributions to children's literature.

• Given to authors of adult fiction.

• Awarded for best graphic novel of the year.

• Given to the best children's movie adaptation.

John Newbery Medal

• Awarded yearly to author of the most distinguished contribution to children's literature.

• Awarded to the best children's book illustrations.

• Awarded for the best young adult fiction.

• Awarded to the author with the highest sales in children's literature.

Children's Literature Legacy Award (Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal)

• Awarded to authors who have made significant contributions to children's literature.

• Awarded to the best-selling children's book of the year.

• Awarded to authors who primarily write picture books.

• Awarded to authors who have illustrated children's books.

Alex Award

• Awards 10 adult books each year that appeal to teen readers.

• Recognizes the best children's books published each year.

• Honors the most innovative graphic novels for young adults.

• Celebrates the achievements of authors in the fantasy genre.

Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Awards

• Alex Awards

• Caldecott Medal

• Newbery Medal

• Pulitzer Prize

Caldecott Medal

• Given yearly to acknowledge distinguished Illustrations in American picture books.

• Awarded for the best children's novel of the year.

• Presented to the best American author of the year.

• Given for the best illustrations in comic books.

Nonfiction Award

• Given yearly to the best nonfiction writing for teens.

• Awarded for the best fiction writing for adults.

• Presented annually for the best poetry collection.

• Recognized for outstanding contributions to children's literature.

ALA Awards

• John Newbery Medal

• Caldecott Medal

• Pulitzer Prize

• National Book Award

Margaret A. Edwards Award

• Awarded yearly to an author for his or her works and long-lasting contributions to teen literature and efforts to help adolescents feel seen.

• Given to the best-selling author of the year in children's literature.

• Presented to authors who write exclusively for young adults.

• Awarded for the best debut novel in the young adult category.