Recommended Reading - Award Winners!

Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults From the American Library Association

Young Adult Choices From the International Reading Association

Outstanding Books for the College Bound From the American Library Association

Alex Award From the American Library Association
The Alex Awards are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults.

Quick Picks! From the American Library Association

Printz Award From the American Library Association
Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.

Newbery Award From the American Library Association
The Newbery Medal honors the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

The Pura Belpré Award From the American Library Association
The Belpre Award medal honors a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose works best portray, affirm, and celebrate the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.