Young Adult Awards


ALEX

The ALEX is an award given honoring books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults.
2011 Winners




Abraham Lincoln

The Abraham Lincoln Award is awarded annually to the author of the book voted as most outstanding by participating students in grades nine through twelve in Illinois.
2012 Master List




Edwards

The Margaret A. Edwards Award honors an author and a specific work for significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens.
2011 Winner & previous winners




Morris

The William C. Morris Award honors a book written for young adults by a first-time, previously unpublished author. The first award was given in 2009.
2011 Winner & previous winners



Odyssey

This award honors the producer of the best audiobook produced for children and/or young adults, available in English in the United States.
2011 Winner & previous winners



Printz

The Michael L. Printz Award honors excellence in literature written for young adults.
2011 winner & honor books, & previous winners



YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults

YALSA's newest award will honor the best nonfiction book for young adults; the first winner was named in 2010.
2011 winner & previous winners