National Awards/Recommended List


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ALA Quick Picks
For Reluctant
Young Adult Readers

2025 List

2024 List

ALSC Notable Children’s
Books of 2025
Younger Readers
Middle Readers
Older Readers
All Ages

Bank Street Center for Children’s Literature – Best Children’s Books of the Year 2025
Under Five
Five to Nine
Nine to Twelve
Twelve to Fourteen
Fourteen and Older

Triple Crown Awards
2025-2026
Gallery Nominees

Triple Crown Awards
2025-2026
Lamplighter Nominees

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YALSA 
Excellence in Nonfiction Award

2025 Finalists

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YALSA 
Excellence in Nonfiction Award

2010-2025 Finalists