John Newbery Medal

For most outstanding contribution to children's literature

Randolph Caldecott Medal

For most distinguished American picture book for children

Michael L. Printz Award

For excellence in literature written for young adults

Coretta Scott King Award

Recognizing an African American authors and illustrators of outstanding books for children and young adults

Pura Belpre Award

Honoring a Latino writer and illustrator whose children's books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience

Schneider Family Book Award

For books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience

William C. Morris Award

For a book written by a first-time author for young adults

Mildred L. Batchelder Award

For an outstanding children's book translated from a foreign language and subsequently published in the United States