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BOOK LISTS FOR YOUNG ADULTS

ALEX AWARD
The Alex awards are given annually by the American Library Association to recognize the ten best adult books for young adults ages 12 - 18.

CARNEGIE MEDAL
The Carnegie Medal was established in 1936 by the Library Association to award an outstanding book written in English and published in the United Kingdom.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY TEEN EDITION
Great site for genre lists.

CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARDS
Presented annually to an African American author and an African American illustrator. Established in 1969 to commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

EDGAR ALLAN POE AWARD
Since 1945, the Mystery Writers of America have annually honored mystery, crime and suspense writing including best young adult mystery.

EDITORS' CHOICES
Each year, the editors of Booklist select outstanding titles for public library collections.

JANE ADDAMS BOOK AWARD
This award has been presented annually since 1953 by the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and the Jane Addams Peace Association to honor a book that promotes the cause of peace, social justice and world community.

MYTHOPOEIC AWARD
These awards honor current fantasy works in adult and children's literature.

NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY RECOMMENDED READING
Books for the Teen Age & More Books for Teen Readers.

PRINTZ AWARD
Awarded annually for the best Young Adult book.

PURA BELPRE AWARD
Named after the first Latina librarian from the New York Public Library, this award was established in 1996 to honor Hispanic heritage.

SERIES & SEQUELS
From the Bettendorf Public Library, Iowa.

TEENAGE ANGST BOOKS
Presented by the Grouchy Cafe.

TEENREADS
Contemporary fiction reviews and interviews with Young Adult authors.

YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Everything's on this site!