Book Lists
Looking for that next great read? We’ve compiled these book lists to help.
For Adults
The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
http://www.pulitzer.org/prize-winners-by-category/219
The Pulitzer Prize for Biography
http://www.pulitzer.org/prize-winners-by-category/222
The Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
http://www.pulitzer.org/prize-winners-by-category/224
The Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction
http://www.pulitzer.org/prize-winners-by-category/223
The Man Booker Prize for Fiction
http://themanbookerprize.com/fiction/backlist/2017
Hugo Awards by Year (Science Fiction)
http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/
For Children
Newbery Medal and Honor Books
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberyhonors/newberymedal
Caldecott Medal Winners
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottwinners/caldecottmedal
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Winners
http://libraries.vermont.gov/sites/libraries/files/DCFwinners.pdf
Red Clover Winners
http://libraries.vermont.gov/sites/libraries/files/Red%20Clover%20Winners.pdf
Coretta Scott King Book Awards
http://www.ala.org/rt/emiert/coretta-scott-king-book-awards-all-recipients-1970-present
More Children’s Book Awards
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/childrens-book-awards-other-organizations
2018 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/2018-great-graphic-novels-teens-top-ten
2018 Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/2018-top-ten-quick-picks-reluctant-young-adult-readers
For Teens
While these books have been selected for teens 12 to 18 years of age, titles on the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) lists span a broad range of reading and maturity levels. Librarians encourage adults to take an active role in helping individual teens choose those books that are the best fit for them and their families.
Alex Awards
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/alex-awards#Previous
Margaret A. Edwards Award
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/edwards-award#previous
William C. Morris YA Debut Award
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/morris-award
YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/nonfiction-award
Odyssey Award for Audiobook
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/odyssey-award
Michael L. Printz Award
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/printz-award
2018 Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/2018-top-ten-best-fiction
2018 Top Ten Amazing YA Audiobooks
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/2018-top-ten-amazing-audiobooks-young-adults