Book Lists
2011 Award Winners
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These lists are borrowed from the YALSA website. YALSA is the young adult division of the American Library Association (ALA) and is devoted to promoting reading in children from the age of 12 to 18. They have a rich website that you can explore for intriguing titles and ideas for reading. You should explore their Booklists and Awards pages for complete booklists over a significant number of years.
My lists here will focus only upon 2011 winners and honor books.
*Please click on the book covers to link to more information about that book.
My lists here will focus only upon 2011 winners and honor books.
*Please click on the book covers to link to more information about that book.
Alex Awards
The Alex Awards are given annually to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults.
Where possible, I have linked the book covers below to the authors' websites. Where not possible, I have linked to amazon.com. Remember, libraries are THE best way to access literature and in no way should you see this as a call to buy books that you can acquire for FREE at your local library!
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Brief Synopses of the Alex Award Winners:The Boy Who Couldn't Sleep and Never Had To by D.C. Pierson
Darren, a sci-fi obssessed gamer discovers his best friend's secret super power: Eric doesn't sleep and doesn't need to! Together they begin to fulfill their dreams, but that's when life begins ti imitate science fiction... Breaking Night by Liz Murray Murray's autobiographical tale telss of her journey as the runaway daughter of drug addict parents. Homeless, Murray travels down many paths, but eventually becomes a Harvard student. The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender Quiet and shy, Rise Edelstein discovers that she has a unique skill. After tasting her happy-seeming mother's cake, Rose "feels" her mother's inner turmoil and despair; Rose can sense the emotions of others through the fod they cook. The Vanishing of Katherina Linden by Helen Grant Ten year old Katherina disappears in a small town where everyone knows everyone. Pia decides to solve this mystery, and then another girl goes missing... Girl In Translation by Jean Kwok Caught between two worlds, Hong Kong emigrant, Kimberly Chang is a bright and high-achieving student by day and a swseat shop worker by night. This story tells of her development from child to young woman. The House of Tomorrow by Peter Bognanni Sebastian Prendergast lives with his eccentric grandmother in a geodesic dome. Homeschooled in the teachings of futurist R. Buckminster Fuller, his grandmother deems Sebastian humanity’s next savior. After her stroke, Sebastions meets Jared, who introduces Sebastian to punk rock and brutal honesty. More synopses to follow... |
YALSA Award for Excellence in Non-Fiction for Young Adults
The YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction honors the best nonfiction book published for young adults (ages 12-18) during a November 1 – October 31 publishing year.
Where possible, I have linked the book covers below to the authors' websites. Where not possible, I have linked to amazon.com. Remember, libraries are THE best way to access literature and in no way should you see this as a call to buy books that you can acquire for FREE at your local library!
Non-Fiction Award 2011
Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature (Fiction)
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.
Where possible, I have linked the book covers below to the authors' websites. Where not possible, I have linked to amazon.com. Remember, libraries are THE best way to access literature and in no way should you see this as a call to buy books that you can acquire for FREE at your local library!
Printz Award Winner 2011
William C. Morris YA Debut Award
The William C. Morris YA Debut Award, first awarded in 2009, honors a debut book published by a first-time author writing for teens and celebrating impressive new voices in young adult literature.
Where possible, I have linked the book covers below to the authors' websites. Where not possible, I have linked to amazon.com. Remember, libraries are THE best way to access literature and in no way should you see this as a call to buy books that you can acquire for FREE at your local library!
Morris Award Winner 2011
Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production
This annual award will be given to the producer of the best audiobook produced for children and/or young adults, available in English in the United States.
Where possible, I have linked the book covers below to the authors' websites. Where not possible, I have linked to amazon.com. Remember, libraries are THE best way to access literature and in no way should you see this as a call to buy books that you can acquire for FREE at your local library!
Odyssey Award Winner 2011
2011 Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
This list suggests items for recreational reading that have wide appeal to teens who, for whatever reason, do not like to read.
Where possible, I have linked the book covers below to the authors' websites. Where not possible, I have linked to amazon.com. Remember, libraries are THE best way to access literature and in no way should you see this as a call to buy books that you can acquire for FREE at your local library!
