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The American Library Association
The object of the American Library Association shall be to promote
library service and librarianship. The stated mission is to provide
leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library
and information services and the profession of librarianship in order
to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.
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Booklist Center
Over 346 book lists in 84 categories
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Great Books Foundation
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Promotes reading, thinking, and the sharing of ideas for people of
all ages.
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International Literary Prizes
and Awards
Current and past lists of various awards for adult's and children's books
from all over the world.
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Man Booker
The
Booker prize for Fiction, first awarded in
1969, promotes the finest in fiction by rewarding the very best book
of the year. The Man Booker International Prize, awarded every two
years, recognizes one writer for their achievement in fiction. This
prize was first awarded in 2005
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National Book Awards
Given to
recognize achievements in American literature. Awards in four genres
include: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and young people's
literature. Lists all award winners from 1950 to present.
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PEN/Faulkner Awards
Named for William Faulkner, who used his Nobel Prize
funds to create an award for young writers, and affiliated with PEN
(Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists), the
international writers' organization, the PEN/Faulkner Award was
founded by writers in 1980 to honor their peers, and is now the
largest juried award for fiction in the United States.
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Pulitzer Prize
Honoring excellence in journalism and the arts since 1918.
Audiobooks
Children's
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The following lists have been handpicked by the staff of BCPL
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American Library Association:
The history
and printable lists of award winners in children's literature since 1922 (Newbery
for Children's books) and 1938 (Caldecott for outstanding picture
books).
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Caldecott
Award:
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Newbery
Awards:
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Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards
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First presented in 1967
and customarily announced in June, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards
are among the most prestigious honors in the field of children’s and
young adult literature. Winners are selected in three categories:
Picture Book, Fiction and Poetry, and Nonfiction.
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Golden Kite Award
The Golden Kite Awards is given annually by the Society of
Children's Book Writers & Illustrators to recognize excellence in
children’s literature.
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Mildred L. Batchelder Award
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This Award is given for an
outstanding translation of a children's book into English. It is
awarded annually by the Association of Library Service to Children,
to encourage American publishers to seek out superior children's
books abroad and to promote communication among the peoples of the
world.
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National Book Award for Young People's Literature
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Awarded by a consortium
of book publishing groups with the goal of enhancing the public's
awareness of exceptional books written by fellow Americans and to
increase the popularity of reading in general.
Cultural Lists and Awards
African American
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ALA Black Caucus Award
First presented at the Second National Conference of
African American Librarians in 1994, the BCALA Literary Awards
acknowledge outstanding works of fiction and nonfiction for adult
audiences by African American authors.
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BCPL's African American
Expressions Booklist
BCPL fiction and non-fiction book list about or by an
African American author with links to available titles in the library catalog.
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The Coretta Scott King Award
This award is presented annually by the Coretta Scott King Committee of the American Library Association's
Ethnic Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table (EMIERT). The
award (or awards) is given to an African American author and an
African American illustrator for an outstandingly inspirational and
educational contribution. The books promote understanding and
appreciation of the culture of all peoples and their contribution to
the realization of the American dream. The Award is further designed
to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and
to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination
to continue the work for peace and world.
brotherhood.
Asian
Christian
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The
Christian Book Awards
Among the most prestigious
awards in the religious publishing industry, as well as the oldest.
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Christian Booksellers
Association
The CBA Best-Seller and
category top-seller lists are compiled from sales throughout Christian stores.
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Christy Awards ♥
Established in 1999 this Christian fiction
award was created to recognize novelists and novels of excellence in
half a dozen genres of Christian fiction. The Christy Award, named
in honor of Catherine Marshall’s novel and of her contribution to
growth of the Christian fiction.
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Popular Religion Books
A selection of popular religious books in
hardcover
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paperback
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Disabled
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Schneider Family Book Award
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The Schneider Family Book Award,
given annually by the American Library Association, honors an author
or illustrator for the artistic expression of the disability
experience for children and teens.
Gay and Lesbian
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BCPL's Lesbian
and Gay Fiction
Classics, mysteries, and other titles of interest to the
Gay and Lesbian community with links to available titles in the BCPL catalog.
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Lambda Awards
The Lambda Literary Awards (also known as the "Lammies") are awarded
yearly by the US-based Lambda Literary Foundation to published works which
celebrate or explore LGBT themes. Categories include Humor, Romance and
Biography. To qualify, a book must have been published in the United States in
the year current to the award.
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Lesbian
and Gay Fiction
Classics, mysteries, and other titles of interest to the
Gay and Lesbian community with links to available titles in the BCPL catalog.
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Stonewall Book Awards
The
first and most enduring award for GLBT books are sponsored by the American
Library Association's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Round Table.
Irish
Latino
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Américas Book Award
( for children)
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The Américas Award is
given in recognition of U.S. works of fiction, poetry, folklore, or selected
non-fiction (from picture books to works for young adults) published in the
previous year in English or Spanish that authentically and engagingly
portray Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinos in the United States.
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Pura Belpré
Award ( for children)
Awarded
to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms,
and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of
literature for children.
Jewish:
Native American
Women:
Genre and
Fan Sites
Historical Fiction
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Historical Fiction
Sachem Public Library lists historical fiction titles arranged by
time period.
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Historical Fiction Network
Discover historical fiction reading lists, book reviews, resources
for writing historical fiction, and author information. Also,
participate in discussions in the forums and on message boards.
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Jefferson Cup Awards
( for children)
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The
Virginia Library Association's Children's and Young Adult Round
Table has presented the Jefferson Cup which honors a distinguished
biography, historical fiction or American history book for young
people.
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Overbooked
Historical Fiction Stars
Like to read books set in an earlier time frame? Browse these title lists of
recommendations.
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Scott O'Dell Award ( for children)
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The O'Dell Award goes to a meritorious
book published in the previous year for children or young adults and
to encourage writers to focus on historical fiction.
Horror
Mysteries
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The Edgar Award
In honor of Edgar Allan Poe, is
given by The Mystery Writers of America to the best in mystery fiction and
nonfiction produced the previous year. Listed here are the winners in the
fiction category. The first Edgar was awarded in1954.
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ClueLass Home
Page
A Mystery Lover's Notebook provides reading lists, convention schedules, new
releases of mystery, crime and detective fiction and much more.
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DorothyL:
The Official Web Site
A discussion and idea list for the lovers of the
mystery genre. DorothyL is
available via email as either a daily digest or as individual messages.
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MysteryNet
A timeline of mystery characters through the ages.
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The Poisoned Pen
A wealth of the latest mystery information, recommended reading, and
reviews.
Non-Fiction:
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Biology
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Children
Cooking
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James Beard KitchenAid Book Awards ♥
The
James Beard Foundation/KitchenAid Book Awards, the oldest recognition
program for books on culinary topics in the United States, were
originally established in 1966 as the R.T. French Tastemakers Awards.
After R.T. French discontinued its funding for the program, the awards
were sponsored by a number of organizations before becoming a
permanent part of the James Beard Foundation Awards in 1990.
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Photography
Romance
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Put Romance in
Your Reading!
BCPL book list of favorite romance authors. Categories include
African American, Contemporary, Historical and Romantic Suspense.
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All
About Romance
The romance readers home for romance novels, romance reviews, romance authors, and more. For and by romance readers - all with an interactive and
back-fence atmosphere.
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Celebration
of Regency Romance
From Jane Austen to Georgette Heyer to the writers of today, the
Regency Era has inspired authors to create some of their finest work. Sponsored by the
Beau Monde.
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Romance
Reader
The very latest news and views of romance novels.
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RITA Awards ♥
Romance Writers of America proudly sponsors the romance-publishing industry's
highest award of distinction — the RITA Award. RITA awards are presented
annually to the best published romance novels of the year. The award itself is a
golden statuette named after RWA's first president, Rita Clay Estrada, and has
become the symbol for the best in published romance fiction.
Science Fiction
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Hugo Awards
The Hugo Award was named in
honor of Hugo Gernsback, "The Father of Magazine Science Fiction," as he was
described in a special award given to him in 1960. The Hugo Award, also
known as the Science Fiction Achievement Award, is given annually by the
World Science Fiction Society (WSFS).
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Nebula Award
Science Fiction and Fantasy book awards given by the Science Fiction and
Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA).
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Baltimore
Science Fiction Society
An established non-profit organization dedicated to
"grass-roots" involvement in the appreciation and production of Science Fiction.
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Hugo Awards
Lists current and past Hugo Award winners and nominees for science
fiction and fantasy titles.
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Nebula Award
Science Fiction and Fantasy book awards given by the Science Fiction
and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA).
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SF
Lovers
Informative site features resources to authors, bibliographies, conventions,
and an electronic fanzine.
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SF Site
Provides an extensive directory of SF, fantasy, and horror writers on the web, interviews,
reviews of new books, magazines, and SF clubs.
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SFF
Net
A site for authors, editors, readers, and publishers to discuss
books, stories, the art and craft of popular fiction. Offers service from
authors selling their own hard-to-get works. Includes out of print, signed,
and special books.
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Wands and Worlds
Search for youth science fiction and fantasy by subject, author or series.
Westerns
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Spur Award
The Western Writers of America's award for distinguished writing in the
western field, from 1953-present.
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Western Writers of America
Contact favorite western authors, find information on their annual
conference and more.
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Willa
Awards
Annual award for outstanding literature featuring women's stories set in the
west.
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Women Writing the West
Non-profit association of writers and professionals promoting western writing by
and about women. Links to information on their annual conference, the Willa
Awards, and publishers of women's western titles and more.
Local
(Maryland)
Young Adult
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American Library Association/YALSA
Current and past award winners from the American Library Association Young
Adult Library Services Association (YALSA).
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Margaret A. Edwards Award Winners
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Administered by
the ALA/YALSA and the School Library
Journal and honors an author for significant and lasting
contribution to young adult literature which helps adolescents become
aware of themselves and in addressing questions about their role and
importance in relationships, society, and in the world.
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The
Michael L. Printz Award is awarded to books that
exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.
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BCPL's Teen Book Lists
BCPL book lists of science fiction and fantasy, popular
titles, mystery and adventure, multicultural, historical fiction and gay and
lesbian titles.
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