Caldecott Medal-- This award is given for the best picture books.

Newbery Medal-- This award is given for the best children's books.

Maryland Black Eyed Susan-This award honors outstanding books, chosen annually by Maryland students

Coretta Scott King Award-best books for children about the black experience

Michael L. Prints Award for Literary Excellence in Literature for Young Adults

Notable Books for Children

Best Books for Young Adults

Alex Awards-The Alex Awards are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults