American Indian Youth Literature Award2008

Given by American Indian Library Association

Other Names: AILA American Indian Youth Literature Award
3 Works 12,400 Books 870 Reviews 4.3
Awarded biennially, the AIYLA identifies and honors the very best writing and illustrations by Native Americans and Indigenous peoples of North America. Books selected to receive the award present show more Indigenous North American peoples in the fullness of their humanity. In odd-numbered years, nominations are encouraged in fiction or nonfiction and may include graphic novels; for picture books, the award is for both author and illustrator. Awards are granted in even-numbered years. Authors/illustrators may win the American Indian Youth Literature Award in the categories Best Picture Book, Best Middle Grade Book, and Best Young Adult Book. In addition, up to five awards may be selected as Honors books in each category. show less
Stages:
All, Winner (32), Honor Book (54)
Categories:
Years:
All, 2024 (20), 2022 (10), 2020 (13), 2018 (12), 2016 (6), 2014 (5), 2012 (11), 2010 (3), 2008 (3), 2006 (3)
Announced:
January 22: Winner2024 Recent
January 22: Honor Book2024 Recent

Descriptions

Awarded biennially, the AIYLA identifies and honors the very best writing and illustrations by Native Americans and Indigenous peoples of North America. Books selected to receive the award present Indigenous North American peoples in the fullness of their humanity. In odd-numbered years, nominations are encouraged in fiction or nonfiction and may include graphic novels; for picture books, the award is for both author and illustrator. Awards are granted in even-numbered years. Authors/illustrators may win the American Indian Youth Literature Award in the categories Best Picture Book, Best Middle Grade Book, and Best Young Adult Book. In addition, up to five awards may be selected as Honors books in each category.

(English, Award granter)
URL: https://ailanet.org/activities/american-indian-youth-literature-award/
The awards recognize excellence in books by American Indians. By identifying and honoring outstanding writing and illustrations in the field of children’s literature, the American Indian Library Association encourages authors, illustrators, editors, publishers, and tribal entities to create materials that “present Native Americans in the fullness of their humanity in the present and past contexts." (English, Member-written)
The children's book award was created as a way to identify and honor the very best writing and illustrations by and about American Indians. (English, Member-written)

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