Education: Award Winners

The Americas Award recognizes excellence in children's books that portray Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinx in the United States

The Jane Addams Children’s Book Award recognizes children’s books of literary and aesthetic excellence that effectively engage children in thinking about peace, social justice, global community, and equity for all people.

The Mildred L. Batchelder Award recognizes outstanding children's books published in the United States that originated in another country and were translated from a language other than English.

The Pura Belpré Award honors the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library by recognizing a Latinx writer and illustrator for a work that portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience.

The Caldecott Medal, in honor of 19th century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott, recognized distinguished American picture books.

The Ezra Keats Award honors early-career illustrators and writers of children's books that reflect our diverse population, the universal experience of childhood, and strength of family.

The Scott O'Dell Award recognizes outstanding works of historical fiction.

The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Orbis Pictus Award recognizes excellent works of nonfiction for children.

The Tomás Rivera Book Award honors authors and illustrators of children's books that depict the Mexican American experience.

The Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal is for distinguished informational children's books.

The children's books listed on this page are award winners that are available to read online or check out from Nevada State College. Below you can find some links to more local libraries for a wider selection.