The Michael L. Printz Award is presented to a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.

Michael L. Printz Award, 2024

WINNER

The Collectors by A. S. King

HONORS

Fire from the Sky by Moa Backe Astot

Gather by Kenneth M. Cadow

The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be by Shannon Gibney

Salt the Water by Candice Iloh

The Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished informational book published in the English language during the preceding year.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Award, 2024

WINNER

The Mona Lisa Vanishes by Nicholas Day

HONORS

The Book of Turtles by Sy Montgomery

Holding Her Own by Traci N. Todd

Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider by Jessica Lanan

Shipwrecked by Martin W. Sandler

The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences. Three awards are given annually in each of the following categories: birth through grade school, middle school, and teens.

Schneider Family Book Award, 2024

WINNER - Children's

Henry, Like Always by Jenn Bailey

HONORS

Dancing Hands by Joanna Que and Charina Marquez

What Happened to You? by James Catchpole

WINNER - Middle School

The Fire, the Water, and Maudie Mcginn by Sally J. Pla

HONORS

Good Different by Meg Eden Kuyatt

Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow

WINNER - Teen

Forever Is Now by Mariama J. Lockington

HONORS

Where You See Yourself by Claire Forrest

Tilly In Technicolor by Mazey Eddings

The Theodor Seuss Geisel Award is given annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished contribution to beginning reader books published in the United States during the preceding year.

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award, 2024

WINNER

Fox Has a Problem by Corey R. Tabor

HONORS

Henry, Like Always by Jenn Bailey

Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends by Kaz Windness

The William C. Morris Award honors a book written for young adults by a first-time, previously unpublished author.

William C. Morris Debut YA Award, 2024

WINNER

Rez Ball by Byron Graves

HONORS

All the Fighting Parts by Hannah V. Sawyerr

Once There Was by Kiyash Monsef

Saints of the Household by Ari Tison

She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran

YALSA Excellence In Nonfiction For Young Adults, 2024

WINNER

Accountable by Dashka Slater

FINALISTS

America Redux by Ariel Aberg-Riger

Family Style by Thien Pham

From Here by Luma Mufleh

Nearer My Freedom by Monica Edinger

The Alex Awards are given to the best adult books that have special appeal for a young adult audience.

Alex Awards Adult Books For Youth, 2024

Bad Cree by Jessica Johns

Chain Gang All Stars: A Novel by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Chlorine: A Novel by Jade Song

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

The Hard Parts: A Memoir of Courage and Triumph by Oksana Masters and Cassidy Randall

I Will Greet the Sun Again by Khashayar J. Khabushani

Maame: A Today Show Read with Jenna Book Club Pick by Jessica George

Starter Villain by John Scalzi

The Talk by Darrin Bell

Whalefall by Daniel Kraus

WINNERS

El Deafo by Cece Bell

Promise Boys by Nick Brooks

HONORS

Chinese Menu by Grace Lin

Mexikid by Pedro Martín

Once There Was by Kiyash Monsef

Sisters of the Lost Marsh by Lucy Strange

Stateless by Elizabeth Wein

The award honors exceptional merit in English-language works relating to the gay / lesbian / bisexual / transgendered experience.

Stonewall Children's And Young Adult Literature Award, 2024

WINNER - Children's

Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dåsnes and Matt Bagguley

HONORS

Desert Queen by Jyoti Rajan Gopal

Not He or She, I'm Me by A. M. Wild

The Otherwoods by Justine Pucella Winans

Stars in Their Eyes by Jessica Walton and Aśka

WINNER - Young Adult

Only This Beautiful Moment by Abdi Nazemian

HONORS

Ander and Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

The Long Run by James Acker

The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

The Mildred L. Batchelder Award honors an outstanding children's book translated from a foreign language and subsequently published in the United States.

Mildred L. Batchelder, 2024

WINNER

Houses with a Story by Seiji Yoshida

HONORS

The House of the Lost on the Cape by Sachiko Kashiwaba

Later, When I'm Big by Bette Westera

Pardalita by Joana Estrela

Administered by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association. The award, a bronze medal, honors an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have made, over a period of years, a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children. The award is presented every two years.

WINNER

Pam Munoz Ryan Collection by Pam Munoz Ryan

The Margaret A. Edwards Award, established in 1988, honors an author, as well as a specific body of his or her work, for significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature.

WINNER

Neal Shusterman Collection by Neal Shusterman

The goal of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature is to honor and recognize individual work about Asian/Pacific Americans and their heritage, based on literary and artistic merit. Each award will be named and given the award seal during the annual APALA Literature Award Ceremony.

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, 2024

WINNER - Picture Book

The Truth About Dragons by Julie Leung

HONORS

Finding Papa by Angela Pham Krans

WINNER - Children's Literature

Ruby Lost and Found by Christina Li

HONORS

Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel by Betty C. Tang

WINNER - Young Adult Literature

I'd Rather Burn Than Bloom by Shannon C. F. Rogers

HONORS

In Limbo: A Graphic Memoir by Deb Jj Lee

The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Presented by the Association of Jewish Libraries since 1968, the award encourages the publication and widespread use of quality Judaic literature. Gold medals are presented in three categories: Younger Readers, Older Readers, and Teen Readers. Honor Books are awarded silver medals, and Notable Books are named in each category.

Sydney Taylor Award, 2024

WINNER - Picture Book

Two New Years by Richard Ho

HONORS

Afikomen by Tziporah Cohen

Hanukkah Upside Down by Elissa Brent Weissman

Hidden Hope: How a Toy and a Hero Saved Lives During the Holocaust by Elisa Boxer

WINNER - Middle Grade

The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman by Mari Lowe

HONORS

Don't Want to Be Your Monster by Deke Moulton

The Jake Show by Joshua S. Levy

Not so Shy by Noa Nimrodi

A Sky Full of Song by Susan Lynn Meyer

WINNER - Young Adult

The Blood Years by Elana K. Arnold

HONORS

Courage to Dream by Neal Shusterman

Going Bicoastal by Dahlia Adler

Impossible Escape: A True Story of Survival and Heroism in Nazi Europe by Steve Sheinkin

Wrath Becomes Her by Aden Polydoros

American Indian Youth Literature Award, 2024

WINNER - Picture Book

Forever Cousins by Laurel Goodluck

A Letter for Bob by Kim Rogers

HONORS

Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series by Traci Sorell

Berry Song by Michaela Goade

Remember by Joy Harjo

Rock Your Mocs by Laurel Goodluck

WINNER - Middle School

We Still Belong by Christine Day

HONORS

Eagle Drums by Nasugraq Rainey Hopson

Mascot by Charles Waters

Fancy Pants by Dawn Quigley

Snow Day by Dawn Quigley

Maria Tallchief by Christine Day

Wilma Mankiller by Traci Sorell

Deb Haaland by Laurel Goodluck

WINNER - Young Adult

Rez Ball by Byron Graves

HONORS

Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley

Funeral Songs for Dying Girls by Cherie Dimaline

Man Made Monsters by Andrea Rogers

Running With Changing Woman by Lorinda Martinez

Heroes of the Water Monster by Brian Young