The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), established in 1957, is a division of the American Library Association. The mission of YALSA is to advocate, promote and strengthen service to young adults as part of the continuum of total library service, and to support those who provide service to this population. YALSA administers several awards and sponsors a biennial Young Adult Literature Symposium, Teen Read Week, the third week of each October, and Teen Tech Week, the second week of each March.
Awards
- The Alex Awards were named for twentieth-century American librarian Margaret "Alex" Edwards.[1] They are awarded annually to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults.[2] In the past 12 years (1998-2009) 120 books have been honored with the award.
- The Edwards Award was named for twentieth-century American librarian Margaret A. Edwards.[1] It is awarded annually to an author and a specific body of his or her work, for significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature.[3] In the past 22 years (1988-2009), 21 authors have been honored with the award.[4]
- The Morris Award was named for twentieth century American publisher William C. Morris[5] It is awarded annually to a debut book published by a first-time author writing for teens and celebrating impressive new voices in young adult literature.[5] In the past year (2009), one book has been honored with the award. In addition, four books were announced as finalists.[6]
- The Odyssey Award was named in honor of the Homer's eighth century BC epic poem to remind us of the ancient roots of storytelling, while living in our modern world.[7] The Odyssey Award is jointly given and administered by YALSA and the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), another division of the ALA. It is sponsored by Booklist magazine, a publication of the ALA.[7] In the past 2 years (2008-2009), 2 titles have been honored with the award. In addition, as runners-up, 10 titles have been cited as Odyssey Honor boods.[8]
- The Printz Award was named for twentieth-century American librarian Michael L. Printz.[9] It is sponsored by Booklist magazine, a publication of the ALA.[9] It is awarded annually to the book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.[9] In the past 10 years (2000-2009), 10 books have been honored with the award. In addition, as runners up, 37 books have received the Printz honor.[10]
- YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults — the first winner will be named in 2010.[11]
Booklists
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults
- Best Books for Young Adults
- Fabulous Films for Young Adults
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound
- Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
- Teens' Top Ten
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