Nonfiction Awards

ALA Notable Nonfiction Books for Young Adults
This site includes bibliographies of all ALA Notable Books categories and other awards.
Carter G. Woodson Award Sponsored by the National Council for Social Studies. An national award for nonfiction books only.
Coretta Scott King Award
Award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King and honors Mrs. King "for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and brotherhood." Presented annually by ALA to a black author and black illustrator whose works "encourage and promote" world unity and peace and serve as an inspiration to young people.
Jane Addams Book Award
Presented since 1953 by the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and the Jane Addams Peace Association to the children's book of the preceding year that most effectively promotes the cause of peace, social justice and world community.
Parent's Choice Award
Outstanding print and nonprint media selected by the Parents' Choice Council.

Jefferson Cup Award Virginia Library Association

Boston/Globe Hornbook Award
Given by Boston Globe & Horn Book Magazine. Awards given for text and illustrations. Includes outstanding nonfiction.
Society of School Librarians International Award
Given by Society of School Librarians International. Includes Science and Social Studies nonfiction awards for elementary and secondary levels.
Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award Honors an author or illustrator.

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