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Adult (top)
American Library Association Awards
Selected by The Notable Books Council of the Reference and User Services Association, division of the American Library Association
National Book Awards
Given with the goal of enhancing the public's awareness of exceptional fiction books written by fellow Americans
Pulitzer Prizes
Awarded annually to works determined by the Pulitzer Prize Board to be distinguished
Other Awards
Bram Stoker Awards: Best horror books as presented by the Horror Writer's Association
Christy Awards: Honoring and promoting excellence in Christian fiction
Edgar Awards: Presented by Mystery Writers of America to distinguished mystery books
Hugo Awards: Given annually by the World Science Fiction Society to the best Science Fiction books
Man Booker Prize: Best novel of the year written by a citizen of the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland
PEN/Faulkner Awards: Honors the best published works of fiction by American citizens
Rita Awards: Best novels in romantic fiction
Young Adult (top)
American Library Association Awards
Alex Awards: Given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults
Great Graphic Novels: Well-reviewed graphic novels
Margaret A. Edwards Award: Lifetime achievement in young adult literature
Michael L. Printz Award: Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
Pura Belpré Award: Best portrayal of Latino culture by a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator
Top Ten Young Adult Books: Titles that exemplify the quality and range of literature published for young adults
Other Awards
Illinois High School Students' Choice: Abe Lincoln Award winners and nominees
National Book Award for Young People's Literature: National Book Foundation award for books of exceptional merit written by Americans
Teen (top)
American Library Association Awards
Margaret A. Edwards Award: Lifetime achievement in young adult literature
Michael L. Printz Award: Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
Mildred L. Batchelder Award: Most outstanding book originally published in a foreign language in a foreign country, translated into English and published in the United States
Pura Belpré Award: Best portrayal of Latino culture by a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator
Top Ten Young Adult Books: Titles that exemplify the quality and range of literature published for young adults
Other Awards
National Book Award for Young People's Literature: National Book Foundation award for books of exceptional merit written by Americans
Kids (top)
American Library Association Awards
Coretta Scott King Award: Inspirational and educational contribution by an African American author and illustrator
John Newbery Medal: Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
Pura Belpré Award: Best portrayal of Latino culture by a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator
Randolph Caldecott Medal: Most distinguished American picture book for children
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award: Author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished book for beginning readers
Schneider Family Book Award: Artistic expression of the disability experience for children and adolescents
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award: Most distinguished informational book for children
Other Awards
Boston Globe Horn Book Awards: Winners in the "Fiction and Poetry" category
National Book Award for Young People's Literature: National Book Foundation award for American books of exceptional merit
Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction: Books based in the New World for children or young adults