Award-Winning Books

Looking for a great kids' book? From the Newbery Medal to the Coretta Scott King Award, the books on this list have all been honored by one of the United States' top book prizes in 2013. You'll find picks for all ages -- from early readers to teen bookworms -- in a range of genres. Whether they've won a Caldecott or Printz Award or Honor, they're all worth checking out.

Browse Award-Winning Books

  • Green Review
    Green

    Clever color book expands idea of green in nature, at home.
    AGE
    2
     
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    By Laura Vaccaro Seeger
  • This Is Not My Hat Review
    This Is Not My Hat

    Little fish tries to outsmart big one in funny thief tale.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Jon Klassen
  • Extra Yarn Review
    Extra Yarn

    Fanciful story of generosity has a classic folk-tale feel.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning Select
    By Mac Barnett
  • I Have a Dream Review
    I Have a Dream

    Stunning art amplifies meaning of King's words for kids.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Kadir Nelson
  • The One and Only Ivan Review
    The One and Only Ivan

    Heartwarming story of a heroic, artistic, captive gorilla.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Katherine Applegate
  • Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America Review
    Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America

    Captivating storytelling makes these heroes relatable.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Andrea Davis Pinkney
  • Three Times Lucky Review
    Three Times Lucky

    Funny mystery with spunky girl touches on serious themes.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Sheila Turnage
  • Splendors and Glooms Review
    Splendors and Glooms

    Dark, magical, Dickensian page-turner for tweens.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning Select
    By Laura Amy Schlitz
  • Dodger Review
    Dodger

    Clever adventure depicts Victorian streets with sly humor.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Terry Pratchett
  • Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Review
    Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

    Literary story of two boys' life-changing friendship.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning Select
    By Benjamin Alire Sáenz
  • In Darkness Review
    In Darkness

    Violent but riveting story of Haiti's past and present.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning Select
    By Nick Lake
  • Code Name Verity Review
    Code Name Verity

    Plot-twisting, heart-wrenching, unforgettable WWII story.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning Select
    By Elizabeth Wein

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