Amazing Awards

On these sites, you can read about the history of famous awards and how the winners are chosen. Then choose books from the lists and enjoy a great read!

Awards Worth Reading About!

ALA Resources for Parents, Teens, and Kids
The American Library Association (ALA) sponsors this web site that links you to book lists and other web links.

"Choices" Awards
Each year, thousands of children, young adults, teachers, and librarians around the United States select their favorite recently published books to be included in the Choices annotated booklists. Published annually by the International Reading Association, Children’s Choices, Teachers’ Choices, and Young Adults’ Choices booklists are used in classrooms, libraries, and homes to help young people find books they will enjoy reading.

Florida Reading Association's Children's Book Award - 2005-2006
The Florida Reading Association’s Children’s Book Award began in 1989. It is awarded annually to the book chosen by PreK through second grade students in the state of Florida. Eight books are read to the students and then they vote for their favorite. Two honor books are also announced.

Sunshine State Young Reader's Award
Read all about this statewide reading promotion program for students in grades 3-8. Find out the books that were past winners.