Children's Literature Resources -- UTEP Library

Children’s Literature Resources

The purpose of this brochure is to provide a list of websites which deal with children’s literature. The focus is on the widely-known awards such as the Caldecott and Newbery, Carnegie and Greenaway, as well as those that are special in the southwest. Other websites which contain valuable information in the area of children’s literature have also been included; many include links to other related sites.

Organizations and Awards

American Folklore Society

Founded in 1888, the society serves to stimulate interest and research in all aspects of the study of folklore and folklife.

http://www.afsnet.org

Aesop Prize

The prize honors an English language children’s book that best incorporates folklore in text and illustrations.

http://www.afsnet.org/sections/children/aesop.htm

American Library Association

The voice of America's libraries.

http://www.ala.org

Association for Library Service to Children

Mildred L. Batchelder Award

The purpose of this award is to encourage international exchange of quality children’s books by recognizing

translations from United States publishers.

Pura Belpré Award

Cosponsored with REFORMA, Presented 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.

Randolph Caldecott Medal

Award given to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children published during

the preceding year.

John Newbery Medal

Presented to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children published

during the preceding year.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award

Begun in 2001 this new award is given for the most distinguished informational book of the year.

Laura Ingalls Wilder 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.

http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ALSC/Awards_and_Scholarships1/Literary_and Related_

Awards/ Literary_and_Related_Awards.htm

Young Adult Library Services Association

Margaret A. Edwards Award

Annual award giving recognition to authors whose book or books have provided young adults a window through

which they can view the world and grow to understand themselves and their role in society.

http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=Book_Media_ Awards&template=/ContentManagement/Content

Display.cfm&ContentID=28503

Social Responsibilities Round Table

Coretta Scott King Award

Recipients are authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding

and appreciation of the “American Dream.”

http://www.ala.org/srrt/csking

Office for Intellectual Freedom

Banned Books Week

Librarians, authors, book publishers and sellers and others who support First Amendment rights for all citizens join

together during the last week in September to celebrate the right to read and take notice of threats to that basic right

of all Americans of any age.

http://www.ala.org/bbooks

Arizona Library Association

http://www.azla.org

Arizona Young Readers Award

Established in 1977, books are nominated by young readers, their teachers and/or librarians and voted on by

the state’s children.

http://library.ci.scottsdale.az.us/kids/azyoung.htm

Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of the National Council of Teachers of English

Founded in 1973 for teachers, authors, librarians, publishers, and teacher-educators who are particularly interested in the area of young adult literature.

http://www.alan-ya.org

Alan Award

Honors a person who has made significant contributions to the field of adolescent literature.

http://www.alan-ya.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=index&catid=3&topic

Association of Jewish Libraries

http://www.jewishlibraries.org

Sydney Taylor Award

Awarded to the authors of the most distinguished contribution to Jewish children’s literature.

http://www.jewishlibraries.org

Border Regional Library Association

An organization founded for the promotion of library service and librarianship in the El Paso/Las Cruces/Cuidad Juárez metroplex.

http://libraryweb.utep.edu/brla

Southwest Book Award

Recognizes the best books written about the Southwest often including books for children and young adults.

http://libraryweb.utep.edu/brla/swbao1.html

Catholic Library Association

http://www.cathla.org

Regina Medal

Honors an individual writer for continued distinguished contribution to children’s literature.

http://www.cathla.org/regina.html

The Children's Book Council (CBC)

This nonprofit trade organization, dedicated to encouraging literacy and the use and enjoyment of children’s books,

provides information on and for publishers, teachers and librarians, booksellers, parents, as well as authors and illustrators. Publishes such helpful guides as "75 Authors/Illustrators Everyone Should Know" and "Choosing a Children's Book".

http://www.cbcbooks.org

Children's Choices

In a joint project with the International Reading Association, children across the United States vote for

their favorite books.

http://www.cbcbooks.org/html/childrenschoices.html

The Children's Book Guild
An association of writers, artists, librarians, teachers, editors, publishers, and distributors dedicated to upholding and stimulating high standards of writing and illustrating for children, increasing knowledge and use of better books for children in the community, and cooperating with other groups having similar purposes.

http://www.childrensbookguild.org

Children's Book Guild Award

Awarded to any living American author/illustrator for nonfiction work which is judged not to have previously

received deserved critical attention.

http://www.childrensbookguild.org/2003award.html

Children's Literature Association (ChLA)

The goals of this association are to encourage serious scholarship and research in children's literature, to enhance the professional stature of the graduate and undergraduate teaching of children's literature, and to encourage high standards of criticism in children's literature.

http://ebbs.english.vt.edu/chla/.index.html

Phoenix Award

Given annually since 1985 to a book which had become obscure and yet has lasting high literary merit.

http://ebbs.english.vt.edu/chla/Phoenix.html

CILIP

The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals was formed in April 2002 following the

unification of the Institute of Information Scientists and the Library Association.

Carnegie Medal

Awarded annually since 1936 to the outstanding book for children, written in English and Published in the United

Kingdom.

Kate Greenaway Medal

Awarded annually to an artist who has produced the most distinguished work in the illustration of a children’s book

which has been published in the preceding year in the Unite Kingdom.

http://carnegiegreenaway.org.uk

Cooperative Children’s Book Center

School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a non-circulating research library for adults with an interest in children’s and young adult literature.

http://www.soemadison.wisc.edu/ccbc/index.htm

Jane Addams Book Award

Annual award presented since 1953 for better understanding of peace and freedom.

http://www.soemadison.wisc.edu/ccbc/addams/about.htm

Horn Book, Inc.

Publication about books for children and young adults.

http://www.hbook.com

Boston Globe-Horn Book Award

Honors authors and illustrators of outstanding children’s and young adult books in three categories: Fiction and

Poetry, Nonfiction, and Picture Book.

http://www.hbook.com/bghb.shtml

International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)

Non-profit organization which represents an international network of people who are committed to bringing books and children together.

http://www.ibby.org

Hans Christian Andersen Award

Awarded biennially to an author and an illustrator who have made a lasting contribution to literature for children

and young people.

http://www.ibby.org/Seiten/04_andersen.htm

International Reading Association

Professional membership organization promoting high levels of literacy.

http://www.reading.org and http://www.USBBY.ORG

International Reading Association Children’s Book Award

Given for an author’s first or second published book from any country and in any language.

http://www.reading.org/awards/children.html

Read Across America

An annual celebration to celebrate reading and the playful spirit of Dr. Seuss. Cosponsored with the National

Education Association.

http://www.nea.org/readacross

National Council of Teachers of English

http://www.ncte.org

Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for_Children

Annual award for promoting and recognizing excellence in the writing of nonfiction for children

http://www.ncte.org/elem/orbispictus

The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com

The New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books of the Year

Honors the highest quality illustrations in children’s books and appears annually in a special mid-November

supplement.

http://books.searchbeat.com/nyt-notables-childrens.htm

Pacific Northwest Library Association

http://www.pnla.org

Young Reader’s Choice Award

School children in grades 4-8 vote for their favorite book conducted in Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho,

Montana, Oregon and Washington.

http://www.pnla.org/yrca/index.htm

The Virginia Library Association

Children's and Young Adult Round Table

http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/library

The Jefferson Cup

Seeking to promote reading about America's past, this award honors a distinguished biography, historical fiction

or American history book for young people.

http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/library/reading/ya/jeffcup.htm

REFORMA

Promoting library service to the Spanish-speaking and Latinos.

http://reforma.org

Estela and Raúl Mora Award

Donated by poet Pat Mora and her siblings to recognize an exemplary celebration of el Día de los Niños/Día de

los Libros.

http://www.reforma.org/mora.html

Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators

A professional organization dedicated to serving the people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children’s literature.

http://www.scbwi.org

The Golden Kite Award

Presented each year to children’s book authors and artists in four categories by their fellow authors and artists.

http://www.scbwi.org/awards.htm

Texas Library Association

To promote and improve library services in Texas.

http://www.txla.org

Children's Round Table

2 X 2 Reading List

Recommended books for children age two to grade two.

http://www.txla.org/groups/crt/2x2intro.htm

Young Adult Round Table

To promote and improve library services for young adults in Texas.

Texas Lone Star Reading List

To encourage students in grades 6, 7 or 8 to explore a variety of current books.

http://www.txla.org/groups/yart/lonestar.html

Tayshas High School Reading List

To motivate young adults to read more and to enjoy opportunities to become part of a community of readers

in Texas.

http://www.txla.org/groups/yart/tayshaslists.html

Texas Association of School Librarians

Provides activities designed to promote library service and librarianship in school libraries in Texas.

http://www.txla.org/groups/tasl/index.html

Texas Bluebonnet Award

To recognize the books most preferred by children and to honor writers of creative and enjoyable books.

http://www.txla.org/groups/tba/index.html

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