The Youth Media Awards were announced on January 11, 2016. Each year the American Library Association honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts, the awards encourage original and creative work in the field of children’s and young adult literature and media.
One of the awards is the Stonewall Book Award—Mike Morgan & Larry Romans Children’s & Young Adult Literature Award given annually to English-language children’s and young adult books of exceptional merit relating to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience.
The winners this year are:
- George written by Alex Gino
- The Porcupine of Truth written by Bill Konigsberg
Two honour books were selected:
- Wonders of the Invisible World written by Christopher Barzak
- Sex is a Funny Word: A Book about Bodies, Feelings, and YOU, written by Cory Silverberg and Fiona Smyth, illustrated by Fiona Smyth
Great books to make sure you’ve got in your children’s collections.
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