It is one of the biggest and most anticipated book award events in education. The American Library Association (ALA) Youth Media Awards (YMA) are annual awards for outstanding books for children and young adults. Recognized worldwide, these awards celebrate works that embody excellence in writing, illustration, and storytelling. The awards aim to honor many perspectives and bring quality, inclusive content to the forefront, encouraging educators and librarians to engage young readers with award-winning quality books.
Our expert certified librarians at Follett Content compile a list of contenders for the winners of the ALA Awards before the January announcement to help educators get the inside scoop and purchase the top picks beforehand on Titlewave®.
Check out these 2025 ALA Contenders book lists organized by each award, plus a new tool feature to share with others! You can now export them into one of our multiple free PDF download options to Pass the Note to get others excited about the upcoming awards by holding student mock election awards.
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All Grades Lower Elementary (Grades PreK-2) Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Middle School (Grades 6-8) High School (Grades 9-12)
This list has not been tailored based on budget, curriculum, or other specifications. We encourage you to review this list closely to ensure that it meets the needs of your school community before placing your order.