Newbery Award

Newbery Award—the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Mark Twain Award

Mark Twain Award—selected by students in grades four through eight and presented annually to a living United States author.  Include 

Caldecott Award

Caldecott Award—given to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

Show Me Award

Show Me—selected by students in grades one through three and presented annually

Corretta Scott King Award

Corretta Scott King Award— authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream."

Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award

Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award-- presented annually to the author and illustrator of the picture book voted most popular by preschool children in Missouri's public libraries.

Gateway Award

Gateway Award--presented annually to the author of a young adult book in order to encourage reading among young adults and spawn interest in young adult literature.

The Michael L. Printz Award

The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. It is named for a Topeka, Kansas school librarian who was a long-time active member of the Young Adult Library Services Association.