Printz award is an american library association literary award that annually recognizes the best book written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit. Printz award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellenc. It is named for a topeka, kansas school librarian who was a longtime active member of the young adult library services association. Printz award, which has one annual winner and one or more honor books, and the margaret edwards award, which is for lifetime achievement and is crossreferenced here to that page. Printz award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary. Printz award childrens and young adult book awards research. In addition, the printz committee names up to four honor books, which also represent the best writing in young adult literature. The printz award for young adult novel went to ill give you the sun by jandy nelson, a book about fraternal twins whose lives have diverged. And john lewis, andrew aydin, and nate powell have won the 2017 michael l.
Explore our list of childrens book award winners, all winners michael l. Printz award for teen literature see past printz medal and honor titles. Printz award for excellence in young adult literature. Printz award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. Printz award annually honors the best book written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit, each year. Printz winners and honor books young adult library. Printz award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence. The two most significant ya awards are the michael l. Printz award young adult library services association yalsa. Stonewall book award, given annually to englishlanguage childrens and young adult books of exceptional merit relating to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience. Online shopping for children s book awards from a great selection at books store. Godwin bookshenry holt, an imprint of macmillan childrens publishing group.
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