And the award goes to.... ?

Last week, I was asked what children book awards I'm currently aware of. Excited by the question immediately blurted out, "The Caldecott Medal, The Newbery Awards, and...well... um.....that's it." Embarrassing. I worked in a children's book department for almost two years and that's all I've got? It was some time ago, but even so my answer bugged me.

For my own information and redemption, I did a little research and put together a list of popular children and teen book awards supported by the American Library Association. Click the seal or the link below each award you'll be directed to a current list the winners and honorees.

Caldecott Medal and Honor Books are awarded to illustrators of the most distinguished American picture books for children.

Newbery Medal Books is an award given to the most distinguished authors of American novels for children.

Michael L. Printz Award is awarded to authors of young adult literature who exemplify literary excellence.

Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator Award is awarded to authors and illustrators of African decent whose inspirational books promote an appreciation and understanding of the American Dream.

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award is given to outstanding authors of beginning reading level books.

Robert F. Sibert Award is given to the most distinguished informational book for children.

Margaret A. Edwards Award is a children's author lifetime achievement award for writing books that help adolescents better understand themselves and the world

Stonewall Award is given to books that have exceptional merit relating to gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered experience.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal is given to an author and illustrator whose books have made a lasting impression and contribution to literature for children.