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Washington State Book Awards

Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award
Students in grades K-3 may vote for their favorite picture book from the annual list of nominees.
 
Washington State Sasquatch Book Award
Students in grades 4-6 may vote for their favorite chapter book from the annual list of nominees.
Regional Book Awards
Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award - Junior Division
Students in grades 4-6 in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, British Columbia and Alberta, Canada may vote for their favorite chapter book from the annual list of nominees.

National Book Awards

John Newbery Medal Home Page
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. It was named in honor of eighteenth-century English publisher John Newbery.
 
Randolph Caldecott Award
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. It was named in honor of nineteenth century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott.
 
Coretta Scott King Award
The Coretta Scott King Award is presented annually to authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream." It was established to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King.
 
Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction
The Scott O'Dell Award is presented annually to the author of a meritorious book of historical fiction set in the New World.
Lists by Genre, Series, Grade Level, and Interests

100 Favorite Children's Books- New York Public Library's Kids' Page.

100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know - New York Public Library's Kids' Page.

Booklists by Genre and more - Monroe, Indiana Public Library

Read the Books - Vernon Area Public Library

KidsReads.comThe Bookhive - North Carolina

Boston Public Library Booklists for Kids

Multnomah County Library's Readers' Choice!