International Youth Literature Collection
The International Youth Literature Collection is a representative collection of children’s and young adult books, both translated and in their original language, that celebrate writing, visual style and design from outside of the Unites States.
The IBBY Hans Christian Andersen Awards are the highest international recognition given to creators of children’s books whose complete works have made an important, lasting contribution to children’s literature.
Books listed in these awards are those that deserve worldwide attention because of their universal themes and/or exceptional and often innovative artistic and literary style and design. Recent catalogues contain 250 titles in approximately 30 languages from roughly 50 countries.
The International Literacy Association (ILA) Children's and Young Adult Book Awards
Intended for newly published authors who show unusual promise in the children's and young adult book field.
Asian Pacific American Award for Literature (APAAL)
The Asian Pacific American Award for Literature honors and recognizes individual works reflecting Asian American, Native Hawaiian and/or Pasifika experiences (either historical or contemporary) and cultures created by Asian American, Asian Canadian and/or Pasifika authors and illustrators. Entries that are created by and highlight the experiences of underrepresented Asian American and Pasifika communities are especially encouraged.
Children's Book Council of Australia
The annual Book of the Year Awards aim to promote quality literature for young Australians, support and encourage Australian writers and illustrators of children’s books and celebrate contributions to Australian children’s literature.
Young Australians Best Book Awards
YABBA is a not-for-profit volunteer-run incorporated organisation working to bring Australian books alive for children. Our ultimate goal is to have children Recommend, Read, Rate and Reward their favourite Australian books.
Kids Own Australian Literature Awards - KOALA
An annual award made by young readers in NSW to the Australian books they have most enjoyed reading during that year.
The Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards
These awards highlight quality Australian books that help children get the best start in life by promoting language and literacy development.
The Readings Prize is unique in the Australian literary landscape being the only prize currently run by an independent Melbourne bookshop and supporting emerging local voices.
The awards recognize quality books for children and young adults that contribute meaningfully to an understanding of East and Southeast Asia. Awards are given in two categories: Children’s and Young Adult on the several countries of East and Southeast Asia.
The Books of the Year spotlight the titles that have stirred imaginations, started conversations, topped the bestseller lists - books whose pages have been well-thumbed, well-worn and well-loved, whose ideas have formed that thread of inescapable connection between one reader and the next. The shortlists and winners demonstrate a combination of unforgettable writing, exceptional sales, and an outstanding approach to publishing.
The judges were looking for inclusive representation at main character level within shortlisted titles, including ethnic minority, disabled, neurodivergence and LGBTQIA+ representation. The judges also considered whether the books had an own-voice perspective (books by authors/illustrators who share the same cultural, ethnic or other identities as the characters they've created); offered a challenge to gender stereotypes; included representation of diverse family structures (single-parent, blended or same-sex parent families); and had a diverse cast of characters beyond the main character.
The Branford Boase Award is awarded annually for an outstanding first novel to a first-time writer of a book for young people. At the same time, it marks the important contribution of the editor in identifying and nurturing new talent.