We’re thrilled to celebrate all of our ALA Youth Media Award winners and finalists!
Stonewall Book Award
CANTO CONTIGO by Jonny Garza Villa (winner)
The Stonewall Awards honor books and authors for exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience.
Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature
LOUD: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve by Drew Afualo
(adult nonfiction winner)
The Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature honors and recognizes individual works by Asian/Pacific American authors that highlight Asian/Pacific American cultures and experiences.
The Alex Awards
THE DEAD CAT TAIL ASSASSINS by P. Djèlí Clark
The Alex Awards are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18.
Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award
THE UNBOXING OF A BLACK GIRL by Angela Shanté (finalist)
The Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award honors the best in nonfiction published for young adults ranging in age from 12 through 18 years, highlighting excellence in writing, research, presentation, and readability for young adults.
To read the press release for this year’s awards, click here.
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