This collaborative award recognizes excellence in children’s and young adult literature. It represents a partnership between a major metropolitan newspaper and a respected journal dedicated to promoting quality writing for young readers. The awards are conferred annually, celebrating outstanding works published in the United States.
These accolades are significant within the children’s literature field. They elevate the visibility of exceptional books, drawing attention from educators, librarians, parents, and young readers themselves. The selections often become cornerstones of library collections and classroom curricula. The long-standing tradition of these awards, spanning several decades, has helped shape the landscape of children’s publishing and literary criticism.
