Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Chapter 7: Awards



Recognizing the different awards is important to know what each award stands for. It serves as an encouragement and inspiration to read for enjoyment, become lifelong readers and provide more selection choices.  Margaret A. Edwards Award, Alex Award, Odyssey Award, William C. Morris YA Debut Award, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Award for Excellence in Nonfiction and the Michael L. Printz Award are awards given to recognize the author or book for young adult readers. YA literature that encourages young adults to read are: Quick Picks for Reluctant Adult Readers, YALSA’s Reader’s Choice, YALSA’s Amazing Audiobooks, Young Adults’ Choices Reading List, and Teen’s Top Teen. Texas Reading lists include, Texas Lone Star, Taysha Reading List, and Texas Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List.

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