| Newbery Award |
| This prestigious award is bestowed annually by the American Library Association to "to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." |
| Belpre Award |
| The Pura Belpre award is bestowed annually by the American Library Association 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." |
| Sibert Award |
| The Robert F. Sibert Information Book Award is bestowed annually by the American Library Association to "to the author of the most distinguished informational book published in English during the preceding year." |
| Michael Printz Award |
| The Michael Printz Award is bestowed annually by the American Library Association to "for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature." |
| Coretta Scott King Award |
| The Coretta Scott King Award is bestowed annually by the American Library Association to "authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream." |
| Boston Globe - Horn Book Award |
| The annual Boston Globe-Horn Book award is bestowed for "for Excellence in Children’s Literature honor outstanding titles in three categories: Fiction and Poetry, Nonfiction, and Picture Book." |