One title for the medal and three for honors per year. The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of 19th century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

Four titles for the awards and three titles for the honors per year. Established in 1974 by the National Council for the Social Studies, this award is given annually to the most distinguished social science books that depict ethnicity in the United States. Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) was a scholar, educator, historian and founding editor of "The Journal of Negro History." In 1926 he initiated Negro History Week, which gave rise in 1976 to Black History Month.

Established in 1998, the Charlotte Zolotow Award is given annually to the author of the best picture book text published in the United States in the preceding year. A cash prize of $1,000 and a bronze medallion are formally presented to the winning author. Additionally, five other works are honored, while an additional 10 may be placed on a highly commended list.

Two titles for awards and six honors per year. The CSK Award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his widow, Coretta Scott King, for her courage and determination in continuing the work for peace and world brotherhood. The award is presented annually to authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the “American Dream.”

Two titles for the award and up to three honors per year. Beginning in the year 2000, this award is given to a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. It is named for a Topeka, Kansas, school librarian, Michael L. Printz, who was a long-time active member of the Young Adult Library Services Association. This award is presented by the ALA/YA Library Services Association.

One winner and five finalists are selected for this award annually. The Award’s goal is to “enhance the public's awareness of exceptional books written by fellow Americans, and to increase the popularity of reading in general.” The winner receives a $10,000 cash award and a crystal sculpture.

One title for the medal and one to four for honors. The Newbery Medal was named for 18th century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Two titles for the award and up to five honors per year. This award commemorates the work of "…that brave old man, Johannes Amos Commenius, the fame of whose worth has been trumpeted in more than three languages…" and whose book, Orbis Pictus (World in Pictures), is historically considered to be the first work created exclusively for children. This award honors distinction in nonfiction for children. The award is given by the Orbis Pictus Committee of the National Council of Teachers of English.

Two titles for the award and four to five honors per every other year. Established in 1996, The Pura Belpre Award honors Latino writers and illustrators whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in children’s books. The award is named after Pura Belpre, the first Latino librarian from the New York Public Library. The award is co-sponsored by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA) and the National Association to Promote Library Services to the Spanish Speaking (REFORMA), an ALA affiliate.

One title for the award and four honors per year. This new award, established by the Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), is for an author of the most distinguished informational book published during the preceding year. The award is named in honor of Robert F. Sibert, the long-time President of Bound to Stay Bound Books, Inc. of Jacksonville, Illinois, and is sponsored by the company. The first award was announced at the ALA Midwinter meeting in 2001.

One title per year. This award originated and was donated by Scott O’Dell (1898-1989), author of several honored children’s books and recipient of the 1972 Hans Christian Andersen Award of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) for the body of his work. This award is for a distinguished work of historical fiction. The winning title must be published in English for children or young adults by a U.S. publisher and be set in the New World (North, Central, and South America). The award was established in 1981.

One medal, three-five honors per year. Sponsored by the American Library Association ALSC division, presented to the author and illustrator of an outstanding book for beginning readers.