Check out these lists to find some amazing books!

There's a list that's perfect for every age & interests.

Visit the Iowa Award Books Homepage

Iowa Bridge to Reading

Iowa Teen Award (ITA)

High School Award (IHSA)

picture books
awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children
visit the American Library Association website for the current and past Caldecott winners

chapter books
awarded to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
visit the American Library Association website for the current and past Newberry winners

awarded to outstanding books for young adults and children by African American authors and illustrators that reflect the African American experience.
Visit the American Library Association website for the Corretta Scott King winners

The Michael L. Printz Award annually honors the best book written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit, each year.
Visit the American Library Association website for the Michael L. Printz winners.

books for all age children
awarded to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.
Visit the American Library Association website for current and past Pura Belpré Award winners

Stonewall Award

ALA award for LGBTQIA+ books
books are honored for exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience.
Visit the American Library Association website for the Stonewall Award current and past winners

Summer Reading List-
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We Need Diverse Books

YALSA honors the best teen literature each year with its six literary awards.
Visit the YALSAsite to learn more about each award.
Visit the new Teen Book Finder Database to find selected lists and award winners.

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