Books are nominated by the public in ten genres of children's and young adult literature: Book Apps, Easy Readers & Short Chapter Books, Fantasy & Science Fiction, Fiction Picture Books, Graphic Novels, Middle Grade Novels, Non-Fiction Middle Grade/Young Adult Books, Non-Fiction Picture Books, Poetry, and Young Adult Novels. Nominees go through two rounds of panel-based judging before a winner is announced in each category. Finalists and winners are selected on the basis of literary merit and kid appeal.
Panelists are volunteers and must be active bloggers with extensive experience in children's or young adult literature, either as readers and enthusiasts or as authors, librarians, booksellers, teachers, or others with verifiable investment in the world of children's literature.
| Year |
Author(s) |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2016 |
Franceschelli, ChristopherChristopher Franceschelli, illus. by Peskimo |
Cityblock |
Winner |
|
| Rodriguez, PattyPatty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein, illus. by Citlali Reyes |
Cuauhtemoc: Shapes/Formas |
Finalist |
|
| Boynton, SandraSandra Boynton |
Dinosaur Dance! |
| Sper, EmilyEmily Sper |
Follow the Yarn: A Book of Colors |
| Baruzzi, AgneseAgnese Baruzzi |
Look, Look Again |
| 2017 |
Thoms, NathanNathan Thoms, illus. by Carles Ballesteros |
Changing Faces: Meet Happy Bear |
Winner |
|
| Florian, DouglasDouglas Florian, illus. by Barbara Bakos |
Bears Are Big |
Finalist |
|
| Oikawa, KenjiKenji Oikawa and Mayuko Takeuc |
Circle, Triangle, Elephant: A Book of Shapes and Surprises |
| Patricelli, LeslieLeslie Patricelli |
Hair |
| Rayner, CatherineCatherine Rayner |
One Happy Tiger |
| Laden, NinaNina Laden |
Peek-a Moo! |
| Leonard Hill, SusannaSusanna Leonard Hill, illus. by Daniel Wiseman |
When Your Lion Needs a Bath |
| 2018 |
Coat, JanikJanik Coat |
Llamaphones |
Winner |
|
| Light, SteveSteve Light |
Black Bird Yellow Sun |
Finalist |
|
| Miles, David W.David W. Miles |
But First, We Nap: : A Little Book About Nap Time |
| Mroziewicz, ElsaElsa Mroziewicz |
Peek-A-Who |
| Fulford, JasonJason Fulford and Tamara Shopsin |
These Colors Are Bananas |
| Jullien, JeanJean Jullien |
Why The Face? |
| Duquennoy, JacquesJacques Duquennoy |
Zoe and Zack: Shapes |
| 2019 |
Matsuoka, TatsuhideTatsuhide Matsuoka, trans. by Cathy Hirano |
Jump! |
Winner |
|
| Wan, JoyceJoyce Wan |
Dream Big |
Finalist |
|
| Szmidt, AleksandraAleksandra Szmidt |
Good Night, World |
| Ferreri, Della RossDella Ross Ferreri, illus. by Mette Engel |
Huggle Wuggle, Bedtime Snuggle |
| Higgins, Ryan T.Ryan T. Higgins |
Peek-A-Bruce |
| Mroziewicz, ElsaElsa Mroziewicz |
Peek-a-Who Too? |
| Becker, AaronAaron Becker |
You Are Light |
| 2020 |
No award was presented in 2020 |
| 2021 |
Schneider, MarineMarine Schneider |
Big Bear, Little Bear |
Winner |
|
| Abi, CushmanCushman Abi |
Animals Go Vroom! |
Finalist |
|
| Buzzeo, ToniToni Buzzeo, illus. by Chi Birmingham |
Caution! Road Signs Ahead |
| Higgins, CarterCarter Higgins |
Circle Under Berry |
| Coat, JanikJanik Coat |
Comparrotives |
| Jullien, JeanJean Jullien |
This Is Still Not A Book |
| Newman, BenBen Newman |
Turn Seek Find: Habitats |
| 2022 |
Ferri, GiulianoGiuliano Ferri |
Look Twice |
Winner |
|
| Year |
Author |
Illustrator |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2009 |
Nolan, LucyLucy Nolan |
Reed, MikeMike Reed |
Bad to the Bone (Down Girl and Sit) |
Winner |
|
| Kennemore, TimTim Kennemore |
Spoor, MikeMike Spoor |
Alice's Shooting Star |
Finalist |
|
| Mills, ClaudiaClaudia Mills |
Maione, HeatherHeather Maione |
How Oliver Olson Changed the World |
| DiCamillo, KateKate DiCamillo |
Van Dusen, ChrisChris Van Dusen |
Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way Comes |
| Applegate, KatherineKatherine Applegate |
Biggs, BrianBrian Biggs |
Roscoe Riley Rules #7: Never Race a Runaway Pumpkin |
| 2010 |
Jules, JacquelineJacqueline Jules |
Benitez, MiguelMiguel Benitez |
Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off |
Winner |
|
| Atinuke |
|
Anna Hibiscus |
Finalist |
|
| Wight, EricEric Wight |
|
Frankie Pickle and the Pine Run 3000 |
| Nolan, LucyLucy Nolan |
Ree, MikeMike Ree |
Home on the Range |
| Greene, StephanieStephanie Greene |
Sisson, StephanieStephanie Sisson |
Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade |
| 2011 |
Atinuke |
|
Have Fun, Anna Hibiscus! |
Winner |
|
| Pennypacker, SaraSara Pennypacker |
Frazee, MarlaMarla Frazee |
Clementine and the Family Meeting |
Finalist |
|
| Harper, Charise MericleCharise Mericle Harper |
|
Just Grace and the Double Surprise |
| Sternberg, JulieJulie Sternberg |
Cordell, MatthewMatthew Cordell |
Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie |
| Cronin, DoreenDoreen Cronin |
Cornell, KevinKevin Cornell |
Trouble with Chickens The Trouble with Chickens |
| 2012 |
Hartnett, SonyaSonya Hartnett |
James, AnnAnn James |
Sadie and Ratz |
Winner |
|
| Barrows, AnnieAnnie Barrows |
Blackall, SophieSophie Blackall |
Ivy and Bean Make the Rules |
Finalist |
|
| Messner, KateKate Messner |
Floca, BrianBrian Floca |
Marty McGuire Digs Worms! |
| Bell, CeceCece Bell |
|
Rabbit and Robot: The Sleepover |
| Branford, AnnaAnna Branford, illus. by |
Allen, ElannaElanna Allen |
Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot |
| 2013 |
Preller, JamesJames Preller, illus. by |
Bruno, IacopoIacopo Bruno |
Home Sweet Horror |
Winner |
|
| Vernon, UrsulaUrsula Vernon |
|
Case of the Toxic Mutants The Case of the Toxic Mutants |
Finalist |
|
| Mills, ClaudiaClaudia Mills |
Shepperson, RobRob Shepperson |
Kelsey Green, Reading Queen |
| McKay, HilaryHilary McKay |
|
Lulu and the Dog from the Sea |
| Myracle, LaurenLauren Myracle |
Henry, JedJed Henry |
Life of Ty: Penguin Problems The Life of Ty: Penguin Problems |
| Branford, AnnaAnna Branford |
Allen, ElannaElanna Allen |
Violet Mackerel's Natural Habitat |
| 2014 |
Viorst, JudithJudith Viorst |
Cornell, KevinKevin Cornell |
Lulu's Mysterious Mission |
Winner |
|
| Hanlon, AbbyAbby Hanlon |
|
Dory Fantasmagory |
Finalist |
|
| Sternberg, JulieJulie Sternberg |
Cordell, MatthewMatthew Cordell |
Like Carrot Juice on a Cupcake |
| McKay, HilaryHilary McKay |
|
Lulu and the Rabbit Next Door |
| Cronin, DoreenDoreen Cronin |
Cornell, KevinKevin Cornell |
Chicken Squad: The First Misadventure The Chicken Squad: The First Misadventure |
| Davies, NicolaNicola Davies |
Wright, AnnabelAnnabel Wright |
Lion Who Stole My Arm The Lion Who Stole My Arm |
| Branford, AnnaAnna Branford |
Allen, ElannaElanna Allen |
Violet Mackerel's Possible Friend |
| 2015 |
Hanlon, AbbyAbby Hanlon |
|
Dory and the Real True Friend |
Winner |
|
| Hale, BruceBruce Hale |
|
Big Bad Detective Agency |
Finalist |
|
| Messner, KateKate Messner |
McMorris, KelleyKelley McMorris |
Rescue on the Oregon Trail |
| McKay, HilaryHilary McKay |
|
Lulu and the Hamster in the Night |
| Surovec, YasmineYasmine Surovec |
|
My Pet Human |
| George, KallieKallie George |
Boiger, AlexandraAlexandra Boiger |
Clover's Luck |
| O'Donnell, LiamLiam O'Donnell |
Grand, AurélieAurélie Grand |
West Meadows Detectives: The Case of the Snack Snatcher |
| 2016 |
Faber, PollyPolly Faber |
Vulliamy, ClaraClara Vulliamy |
Mango & Bambang: The Not-a-Pig |
Winner |
|
| Hanlon, AbbyAbby Hanlon |
|
Dory Dory Black Sheep |
Finalist |
|
| Medina, JuanaJuana Medina |
|
Juana and Lucas |
| Hale, ShannonShannon Hale and Dean Hale |
Pham, LeUyenLeUyen Pham |
Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde |
| Urban, LindaLinda Urban |
Kath, KatieKatie Kath |
Weekends with Max and His Dad |
| DiCamillo, KateKate DiCamillo |
Van Dusen, ChrisChris Van Dusen |
Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln? |
| 2017 |
Selfors, SuzanneSuzanne Selfors |
Fisinger, BarbaraBarbara Fisinger |
Wedgie & Gizmo |
Winner |
|
| MacLachlan, PatriciaPatricia MacLachlan |
Boutavant, MarcMarc Boutavant |
Barkus |
Finalist |
|
| Citro, AsiaAsia Citro |
Lindsay, MarionMarion Lindsay |
Dragons and Marshmallows |
| George, KallieKallie George |
Graegin, StephanieStephanie Graegin |
Greatest Gift The Greatest Gift |
| Jules, JacquelineJacqueline Jules |
Smith, KimKim Smith |
My Fantástica Family |
| Johnson, Terry LynnTerry Lynn Johnson |
Orban, JaniJani Orban |
Overboard! |
| Schlitz, Laura AmyLaura Amy Schlitz |
Floca, BrianBrian Floca |
Princess Cora and the Crocodile |
| Hale, ShannonShannon Hale and Dean Hale |
Pham, LeUyenLeUyen Pham |
Princess in Black Takes a Vacation The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation |
| 2018 |
Michiko Florence, DebbiDebbi Michiko Florence |
Vukovic, ElizabetElizabet Vukovic |
Jasmine Toguchi, Drummer Girl |
Winner |
|
| Potter, EllenEllen Potter |
Sala, FelicitaFelicita Sala |
Big Foot and Little Foot |
Finalist |
|
| Citro, AsiaAsia Citro |
Lindsay, MarionMarion Lindsay |
Caterflies and Ice |
| Humphrey, AnnaAnna Humphrey |
Reich, KassKass Reich |
Megabat |
| Bouwman, H. M.H. M. Bouwman |
Alder, CharlieCharlie Alder |
Owen and Eleanor Move In |
| Kuipers, AliceAlice Kuipers |
Toledano, DianaDiana Toledano |
Polly Diamond and the Magic Book |
| 2019 |
Frazer Blakemore, MeganMegan Frazer Blakemore |
Sarell, NadjaNadja Sarell |
Frankie Sparks and the Class Pet |
Winner |
|
| Vail, RachelRachel Vail |
|
A Is for Elizabeth |
Finalist |
|
| Soundar, ChitraChitra Soundar |
Krishnaswamy, UmaUma Krishnaswamy |
Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship: Stories from India |
| Smith, Alex T.Alex T. Smith |
|
Mr. Penguin and the Lost Treasure |
| Gough, JulianJulian Gough |
|
Rabbit & Bear: Rabbit's Bad Habits |
| 2020 |
Castillo, LaurenLauren Castillo |
|
Our Friend Hedgehog: The Story of Us |
Winner |
|
| Lee, LylaLyla Lee |
Ho, DungDung Ho |
Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business |
Finalist |
|
| Barnaby, HannahHannah Barnaby |
Syed, AnooshaAnoosha Syed |
Monster and Boy |
| Beaty, AndreaAndrea Beaty |
Roberts, DavidDavid Roberts |
Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote |
| DiCamillo, KateKate DiCamillo |
Van Dusen, ChrisChris Van Dusen |
Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible Poem |
| 2021 |
Davies, JacquelineJacqueline Davies |
Hocking, DeborahDeborah Hocking |
Sydney and Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World |
Winner |
|
| Schmidt, Gary D.Gary D. Schmidt and Elizabeth Stickney |
Yelchin, EugeneEugene Yelchin |
Long Road on a Short Day A Long Road on a Short Day |
Finalist |
|
| Higgins, CarterCarter Higgins |
Mann, Jennifer K.Jennifer K. Mann |
Audrey L and Audrey W: Best Friends-ish |
| Atinuke |
Iwu, OnyinyeOnyinye Iwu |
Too Small Tola |
| Faruqi, SaadiaSaadia Faruqi |
|
Yasmin the Scientist |
| 2022 |
George, KallieKallie George |
Sif, BirgittaBirgitta Sif |
Crimson Twill: Witch in the City |
Winner |
|
| Year |
Author |
Illustrator |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2008 |
Willems, MoMo Willems |
|
I Love My New Toy |
Winner |
|
| Howe, JamesJames Howe |
Gay, Marie-LouiseMarie-Louise Gay |
Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time |
Finalists |
|
| Willems, MoMo Willems |
|
I Will Surprise My Friend! |
| Speck, KatieKatie Speck |
de Tagyos, Paul RátzPaul Rátz de Tagyos |
Maybelle Goes to Tea |
| Dicamillo, KateKate Dicamillo |
Van Dusen, ChrisChris Van Dusen |
Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig |
| 2009 |
Willems, MoMo Willems |
|
Watch Me Throw the Ball! |
Winner |
|
| Catrow, DavidDavid Catrow |
|
Max Spaniel: Dinosaur Hunt |
Finalists |
|
| Ries, LoriLori Ries |
Dormer, Frank W.Frank W. Dormer |
Good Dog, Aggie |
| Rylant, CynthiaCynthia Rylant |
Howard, ArthurArthur Howard |
Mr. Putter & Tabby Spill the Beans |
| Holub, JoanJoan Holub |
Bowers, TimTim Bowers |
Shampoodle |
| 2010 |
Willems, MoMo Willems |
|
We Are in a Book! |
Winner |
|
| Silverman, EricaErica Silverman |
Lewin, BetsyBetsy Lewin |
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Spring Babies |
Finalists |
|
| Arnold, TeddTedd Arnold |
|
Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl |
| Stewart, MelissaMelissa Stewart |
|
National Geographic Readers: Ants |
| Chaconas, DoriDori Chaconas |
McCue, LisaLisa McCue |
Cork and Fuzz: The Babysitters |
| 2011 |
Willems, MoMo Willems |
|
I Broke My Trunk! |
Winner |
|
| Ries, LoriLori Ries |
Dormer, Frank W.Frank W. Dormer |
Aggie Gets Lost |
Finalist |
|
| Egan, TimTim Egan |
|
Dodsworth in Rome |
| Bunting, EveEve Bunting |
Masse, JoséeJosée Masse |
Frog and Friends |
| 2012 |
Viva, FrankFrank Viva |
|
Trip to the Bottom of the World with Mouse, AA Trip to the Bottom of the World with Mouse |
Winner |
|
| DiCamillo, KateKate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee |
Fucile, TonyTony Fucile |
Bink and Gollie: Two for One |
Finalist |
|
| Henkes, KevinKevin Henkes |
|
Penny and Her Doll |
| Henkes, KevinKevin Henkes |
|
Penny and Her Song |
| Daley, Michael J.Michael J. Daley |
Yezerski, Thomas F.Thomas F. Yezerski |
Pinch and Dash Make Soup |
| 2013 |
Archer, DoshDosh Archer |
|
Urgency Emergency! Big Bad Wolf |
Winner |
|
| Willems, MoMo Willems |
|
Big Guy Took My Ball! A Big Guy Took My Ball! |
Finalist |
|
| Michalak, JamieJamie Michalak |
Remkiewicz, FrankFrank Remkiewicz |
Joe and Sparky Go to School |
| Fenske, JonathanJonathan Fenske |
|
Love Is in the Air |
| Henkes, KevinKevin Henkes |
|
Penny and Her Marble |
| Schneider, JoshJosh Schneider |
|
Meanest Birthday Girl The Meanest Birthday Girl |
| 2014 |
Eaton III, MaxwellMaxwell Eaton III |
|
Okay, Andy! |
Winner |
|
| Long, EthanEthan Long |
|
Clara and Clem Under the Sea |
Finalist |
|
| Dillard, SarahSarah Dillard |
|
Extraordinary Warren: A Super Chicken |
| Wiley, MelissaMelissa Wiley |
Jatkowska, AgAg Jatkowska |
Inch and Roly and the Sunny Day Scare |
| Willems, MoMo Willems |
|
My New Friend Is So Fun! |
| Milway, AlexAlex Milway |
|
Pigsticks and Harold and the Incredible Journey |
| Morris, Jennifer E.Jennifer E. Morris |
|
Ice Cream Shop The Ice Cream Shop |
| 2015 |
Lin, GraceGrace Lin |
|
Ling & Ting: Twice as Silly |
Winner |
|
| Fenske, JonathanJonathan Fenske |
|
A Pig, a Fox, and a Box |
Finalist |
|
| Adler, David A.David A. Adler |
Ricks, SamSam Ricks |
Don't Throw It to Mo! |
| Long, EthanEthan Long |
|
In, Over and On the Farm |
| Jazynka, KitsonKitson Jazynka |
|
Rosa Parks |
| Alinsky, ShelbyShelby Alinsky |
|
Slither, Snake! |
| Jules, JacquelineJacqueline Jules |
Smith, KimKim Smith |
Picture Perfect |
| 2016 |
Kugler, TinaTina Kugler |
|
Snail and Worm: Three Stories About Two Friends |
Winner |
|
| Willems, MoMo Willems |
|
Cookie Fiasco The Cookie Fiasco |
Finalist |
|
| Gravel, EliseElise Gravel |
|
Great Antonio The Great Antonio |
| LaReau, KaraKara LaReau |
Myers, MattMatt Myers |
Infamous Ratsos The Infamous Ratsos |
| Bell, CeceCece Bell |
|
Rabbit and Robot and Ribbit |
| Keller, LaurieLaurie Keller |
|
We Are Growing! |
| 2017 |
Hillestad Butler, DoriDori Hillestad Butler |
Meyers, NancyNancy Meyers |
King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code |
Winner |
|
| Snyder, LaurelLaurel Snyder |
Hughes, EmilyEmily Hughes |
Charlie & Mouse & Grumpy |
Finalist |
|
| Rotner, ShelleyShelley Rotner |
|
I Like the Farm |
| Yoon, SalinaSalina Yoon |
|
My Kite is Stuck! and Other Stories |
| Thomas, JanJan Thomas |
|
There's a Pest in the Garden! |
| Ransom, CandiceCandice Ransom |
Dong, MoniqueMonique Dong |
Tooth Fairy's Night |
| Fenske, JonathanJonathan Fenske |
|
We Need More Nuts! |
| Thomas, JanJan Thomas |
|
What Is Chasing Duck? |
| 2018 |
Tabor, Corey R.Corey R. Tabor |
|
Fox the Tiger |
Winner |
|
| Driscoll, LauraLaura Driscoll |
Echeverri, CatalinaCatalina Echeverri |
I Want to Be a Doctor |
Finalist |
|
| Morris, J. E.J. E. Morris |
|
Much Too Much Birthday |
| Thomas, JanJan Thomas |
|
My Toothbrush Is Missing |
| Yoo, PaulaPaula Yoo |
Ng-Benitez, ShirleyShirley Ng-Benitez |
Perfect Gift The Perfect Gift |
| 2019 |
Faruqi, SaadiaSaadia Faruqi |
Aly, HatemHatem Aly |
Yasmin the Superhero |
Winner |
|
| Ruzzier, SergioSergio Ruzzier |
|
Fox & Chick: The Quiet Boat Ride and Other Stories |
Finalist |
|
| Michalak, JamieJamie Michalak |
Kolar, BobBob Kolar |
Frank and Bean |
| Fenske, JonathanJonathan Fenske |
|
Hello, Crabby!: An Acorn Book |
| 2020 |
LaRochelle, DavidDavid LaRochelle |
Wohnoutka, MikeMike Wohnoutka |
See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog |
Winner |
|
| Gehl, LauraLaura Gehl |
Blunt, FredFred Blunt |
Cat Has a Plan |
Finalist |
|
| Hillestad Butler, DoriDori Hillestad Butler |
Meyers, NancyNancy Meyers |
King & Kayla and the Case of the Unhappy Neighbor |
| Kenah, KatharineKatharine Kenah |
Carter, AbbyAbby Carter |
Best Seat in First Grade The Best Seat in First Grade |
| Starling Lyons, KellyKelly Starling Lyons |
Mata, NinaNina Mata |
Ty's Travels: All Aboard! |
| Higgins, Ryan T.Ryan T. Higgins |
Willems, MoMo Willems |
What About Worms!? |
| Faruqi, SaadiaSaadia Faruqi |
Aly, HatemHatem Aly |
Yasmin the Gardener |
| 2021 |
LaRochelle, DavidDavid LaRochelle |
Wohnoutka, MikeMike Wohnoutka |
See the Dog: Three Stories About a Cat |
Winner |
|
| Wedelich, SamSam Wedelich |
|
Chicken Little and the Big Bad Wolf |
Finalist |
|
| Tabor, Corey R.Corey R. Tabor |
|
Fox at Night |
| Chang, Maggie P.Maggie P. Chang |
|
Geraldine Pu and Her Lunch Box, Too! |
| Hashimoto, MeikaMeika Hashimoto |
Reid, GillianGillian Reid |
Kitty and Dragon |
| Faruqi, SaadiaSaadia Faruqi |
Aly, HatemHatem Aly |
Yasmin the Librarian |
| 2022 |
Otheguy, EmmaEmma Otheguy |
Landazábal, AndrésAndrés Landazábal |
Reina Ramos Works It Out |
Winner |
|
| Year |
Author |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2007 |
Rex, AdamAdam Rex |
True Meaning of Smekday, TheThe True Meaning of Smekday |
Winner |
|
| Ruby, LauraLaura Ruby |
Chaos King The Chaos King |
Finalists |
|
| Durst, Sarah BethSarah Beth Durst |
Into the Wild |
| Farmer, NancyNancy Farmer |
Land of the Silver Apples The Land of the Silver Apples |
| Landy, DerekDerek Landy, illus. by Tom Percival |
Skulduggery Pleasant |
| 2008 |
Gaiman, NeilNeil Gaiman, illus. by Dave McKean |
Graveyard Book, TheThe Graveyard Book |
Winner |
|
| Rutkoski, MarieMarie Rutkoski |
Cabinet of Wonders |
Finalist |
|
| Cornish, D. M.D. M. Cornish |
Lamplighter |
| Prineas, SarahSarah Prineas, illus. by Antonio Javier Caparo |
Magic Thief The Magic Thief |
| Law, IngridIngrid Law |
Savvy |
| 2009 |
Taylor, LainiLaini Taylor |
Silksinger |
Winner |
|
| Mass, WendyWendy Mass |
11 Birthdays |
Finalist |
|
| Sensel, JoniJoni Sensel |
Farwalker's Quest The Farwalker's Quest |
| Gaiman, NeilNeil Gaiman |
Odd and the Frost Giants |
| Baggott, JuliannaJulianna Baggott |
Prince of Fenway Park The Prince of Fenway Park |
| Aiken, JoanJoan Aiken |
Serial Garden The Serial Garden |
| Lin, GraceGrace Lin |
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon |
| 2010 |
West, JacquelineJacqueline West |
Shadows, TheThe Shadows (Books of Elsewhere, Vol. 1), |
Winner |
|
| Grant, MichaelMichael Grant |
Call The Call |
Finalists |
|
| Buckingham, Buckingham |
Dead Boys The Dead Boys |
| Vernon, UrsulaUrsula Vernon |
Dragonbreath: Attack of the Ninja Frogs |
| Reeve, PhilipPhilip Reeve |
Fever Crumb |
| Rhodes, Jewell ParkerJewell Parker Rhodes |
Ninth Ward |
| Funke, CorneliaCornelia Funke |
Reckless |
| 2011 |
Deedy, Carmen AgraCarmen Agra Deedy and Randall Wright, illustrated by Barry Moser |
Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Dickens of a Tale, TheThe Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Dickens of a Tale |
Winner |
|
| Ness, PatrickPatrick Ness |
Monster Calls A Monster Calls |
Finalist |
|
| Ursu, AnneAnne Ursu |
Breadcrumbs |
| Bruchac, JosephJoseph Bruchac |
Dragon Castle |
| Kirby, Matthew J.Matthew J. Kirby |
Icefall |
| Moriarty, ChrisChris Moriarty |
Inquisitor's Apprentice The Inquisitor's Apprentice |
| George, Jessica DayJessica Day George |
Tuesdays at the Castle |
| 2012 |
Nielsen, Jennifer A.Jennifer A. Nielsen |
False Prince, TheThe False Prince |
Winner |
|
| Saunders, KateKate Saunders |
Beswitched |
Finalist |
|
| Jung, MikeMike Jung |
Geeks, Girls, and Secret Identities |
| Nesbet, AnneAnne Nesbet |
Cabinet of Earths The Cabinet of Earths |
| Fforde, JasperJasper Fforde |
Last Dragonslayer The Last Dragonslayer |
| Applegate, KatherineKatherine Applegate |
One and Only Ivan The One and Only Ivan |
| Bachmann, StefanStefan Bachmann |
Peculiar The Peculiar |
| 2013 |
Stroud, JonathanJonathan Stroud |
Screaming Staircase, TheThe Screaming Staircase |
Winner |
|
| Blackwood, SageSage Blackwood |
Jinx |
Finalist |
|
| Webb, HollyHolly Webb |
Rose |
| Anderson, John DavidJohn David Anderson |
Sidekicked |
| Sanderson, BrandonBrandon Sanderson |
Rithmatist The Rithmatist |
| Appelt, KathiKathi Appelt |
True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp |
| Frazer Blakemore, MeganMegan Frazer Blakemore |
Water Castle The Water Castle |
| 2014 |
Durham, PaulPaul Durham |
Luck Uglies The Luck Uglies |
Winner |
|
| Wilson, N. D.N. D. Wilson |
Boys of Blur |
Finalist |
|
| Milford, KateKate Milford |
Greenglass House |
| Perkins, Lynne RaeLynne Rae Perkins |
Nuts to You |
| Haskell, MerrieMerrie Haskell |
Castle Behind Thorns The Castle Behind Thorns |
| Fry, JasonJason Fry |
Jupiter Pirates: Hunt for the Hydra The Jupiter Pirates: Hunt for the Hydra |
| Cotter, CharisCharis Cotter |
Swallow: A Ghost Story The Swallow |
| 2015 |
Ross, JoelJoel Ross |
Fog Diver The Fog Diver |
Winner |
|
| Rhodes, Jewell ParkerJewell Parker Rhodes |
Bayou Magic |
Finalist |
|
| Vernon, UrsulaUrsula Vernon |
Castle Hangnail |
| Hardinge, FrancesFrances Hardinge |
Cuckoo Song |
| McDougall, SophiaSophia McDougall |
Mars Evacuees |
| Anderson, John DavidJohn David Anderson |
Dungeoneers The Dungeoneers |
| Sutherland, Tui T.Tui T. Sutherland |
Moon Rising |
| 2016 |
Khan, JoshuaJoshua Khan |
Shadow Magic |
Winner |
|
| Sherman, DeliaDelia Sherman |
Evil Wizard Smallbone The Evil Wizard Smallbone |
Finalist |
|
| Frazer Blakemore, MeganMegan Frazer Blakemore |
Firefly Code The Firefly Code |
| Chilton, AndrewAndrew Chilton |
Goblin's Puzzle: Being the Adventures of a Boy with No Name and Two Girls Called Alice The Goblin's Puzzle: Being the Adventures of a Boy with No Name and Two Girls Called Alice |
| Moore, BryceBryce Moore |
Memory Thief The Memory Thief |
| Fayers, ClaireClaire Fayers |
Voyage to Magical North The Voyage to Magical North |
| Lin, GraceGrace Lin |
When the Sea Turned to Silver |
| 2017 |
Burgis, StephanieStephanie Burgis |
Dragon with a Chocolate Heart The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart |
Winner |
|
| Hardinge, FrancesFrances Hardinge |
Face Like Glass A Face Like Glass |
Finalist |
|
| Alexander, WilliamWilliam Alexander |
Properly Unhaunted Place A Properly Unhaunted Place |
| Emerson, KevinKevin Emerson |
Last Day on Mars |
| Blackwood, SageSage Blackwood |
Miss Ellicott's School for the Magically Minded |
| Oh, EllenEllen Oh |
Spirit Hunters |
| Slivensky, KatieKatie Slivensky |
Countdown Conspiracy The Countdown Conspiracy |
| 2018 |
Townsend, JessicaJessica Townsend |
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow |
Winner |
|
| Oppel, KennethKenneth Oppel |
Inkling |
Finalist |
|
| Meriano, AnnaAnna Meriano |
Love Sugar Magic: A Dash of Trouble |
| Epstein, Adam JayAdam Jay Epstein |
Snared: Escape to the Above |
| Auxier, JonathanJonathan Auxier |
Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster |
| Durst, Sarah BethSarah Beth Durst |
The Stone Girl's Story |
| Gorman, ZacZac Gorman |
Thisby Thestoop and the Black Mountain |
| 2019 |
Mbalia, KwameKwame Mbalia |
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky |
Winner |
|
| van Eekhout, GregGreg van Eekhout |
Cog |
Finalist |
|
| O'Donnell, TomTom O'Donnell |
Homerooms and Hall Passes |
| Meriano, AnnaAnna Meriano |
Love Sugar Magic: A Sprinkle of Spirits |
| Hernandez, CarlosCarlos Hernandez |
Sal and Gabi Break the Universe |
| Horwitz, Sarah JeanSarah Jean Horwitz |
Dark Lord Clementine The Dark Lord Clementine |
| Rodkey, GeoffGeoff Rodkey |
We're Not from Here |
| 2020 |
Fagan, DevaDeva Fagan |
Rival Magic |
Winner |
|
| Soontornvat, ChristinaChristina Soontornvat |
Wish in the Dark A Wish in the Dark |
Finalist |
|
| Aster, AlexAlex Aster |
Curse of the Night Witch |
| Abe, JulieJulie Abe |
Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch |
| Swiedler, Swiedler |
In the Red |
| Lin, GraceGrace Lin, illus. by Grace Lin |
Mulan: Before the Sword |
| Marshall, Kate AliceKate Alice Marshall |
Thirteens |
| 2021 |
Rivera, KaelaKaela Rivera |
Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls |
Winner |
|
| Ireland, JustinaJustina Ireland |
Ophie's Ghosts |
Finalist |
|
| Alston, B. B.B. B. Alston |
Amari and the Night Brothers |
| Mandanna, SanguSangu Mandanna |
Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom |
| Higuera, Donna BarbaDonna Barba Higuera |
Last Cuentista The Last Cuentista |
| Ursu, AnneAnne Ursu |
Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy |
| Lukoff, KyleKyle Lukoff |
Too Bright to See |
| 2022 |
Fagan, DevaDeva Fagan |
Mirrorwood The Mirrorwood |
Winner |
|
| Badua, TracyTracy Badua |
Freddie vs. the Family Curse |
Finalist |
|
| Clayton, DhonielleDhonielle Clayton, illus. by Khadijah Khatib |
Marvellers The Marvellers |
| Senf, LoraLora Senf |
Clackity The Clackity |
| Strong, KarenKaren Strong |
Eden's Everdark |
| Traoré, EfuaEfua Traoré |
Children of the Quicksands |
| van Eekhout, GregGreg van Eekhout |
Fenris & Mott |
| Year |
Author |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2007 |
Hale, ShannonShannon Hale |
Book of a Thousand Days |
Winner |
|
| Fisher, CatherineCatherine Fisher |
Incarceron |
Finalists |
|
| Burden, MegMeg Burden |
Northlander |
| Jenkins, A. M.A. M. Jenkins |
Repossessed |
| Duey, KathleenKathleen Duey |
Skin Hunger |
| 2008 |
Collins, SuzanneSuzanne Collins |
Hunger Games, TheThe Hunger Games |
Winner |
|
| Colfer, EoinEoin Colfer |
Airman |
Finalists |
|
| Bunce, Elizabeth C.Elizabeth C. Bunce |
Curse Dark as Gold |
| Davidson, JennyJenny Davidson |
Explosionist |
| Cashore, KristinKristin Cashore |
Graceling |
| McMann, LisaLisa McMann |
Wake |
| 2009 |
Cashore, KristinKristin Cashore |
Fire |
Winner |
|
| Bachorz, PamPam Bachorz |
Candor |
Finalist |
|
| Brennan, Sarah ReesSarah Rees Brennan |
Demon's Lexicon The Demon's Lexicon |
| King, A. S.A. S. King |
Dust of 100 Dogs The Dust of 100 Dogs |
| Taylor, LainiLaini Taylor |
Lips Touch |
| Duey, KathleenKathleen Duey |
Sacred Scars |
| Michaelis, AntoniaAntonia Michaelis |
Tiger Moon |
| 2010 |
Maberry, JonathanJonathan Maberry |
Rot & Ruin |
Winner |
|
| Falkner, BrianBrian Falkner |
Brain Jack |
Finalists |
|
| Healey, KarenKaren Healey |
Guardian of the Dead |
| Bow, ErinErin Bow |
Plain Kate |
| Wallenfels, StephenStephen Wallenfels |
Pod |
| Bacigalupi, PaoloPaolo Bacigalupi |
Ship Breaker |
| Napoli, Donna JoDonna Jo Napoli |
Wager The Wager |
| 2011 |
Young, MoiraMoira Young |
Blood Red Road |
Winner |
|
| Ee, SusanSusan Ee |
Angelfall |
Finalist |
|
| Blake, KendareKendare Blake |
Anna Dressed in Blood |
| Skovron, JonJon Skovron |
Misfit |
| Black, HollyHolly Black |
Red Glove |
| Carson, RaeRae Carson |
Girl of Fire and Thorns The Girl of Fire and Thorns |
| Healey, KarenKaren Healey |
Shattering The Shattering |
| 2012 |
Hartman, RachelRachel Hartman |
Seraphina |
Winner |
|
| Höst, Andrea KAndrea K Höst |
And All the Stars |
Finalist |
|
| Levithan, DavidDavid Levithan |
Every Day |
| McDonald, IanIan McDonald |
Planesrunner |
| Yovanoff, BrennaBrenna Yovanoff, Tessa Gratton, and Maggie Stiefvater |
Curiosities: A Collection of Stories The Curiosities: A Collection of Stories |
| Bacigalupi, PaoloPaolo Bacigalupi |
Drowned Cities The Drowned Cities |
| Durst, Sarah BethSarah Beth Durst |
Vessel |
| 2013 |
Johnson, Alaya DawnAlaya Dawn Johnson |
Summer Prince, TheThe Summer Prince |
Winner |
|
| Durst, Sarah BethSarah Beth Durst |
Conjured |
Finalist |
|
| LaFevers, RobinRobin LaFevers |
Dark Triumph |
| Lam, LauraLaura Lam |
Pantomime |
| McKinley, RobinRobin McKinley |
Shadows |
| Wasserman, RobinRobin Wasserman |
Waking Dark The Waking Dark |
| Doescher, IanIan Doescher |
William Shakespeare's Star Wars |
| 2014 |
de la Peña, MattMatt de la Peña |
Living The Living |
Winner |
|
| Cypess, LeahLeah Cypess |
Death Sworn |
Finalist |
|
| King, A. S.A. S. King |
Glory O'Brien's History of the Future |
| Whaley, John CoreyJohn Corey Whaley |
Noggin |
| Duncan, AlexandraAlexandra Duncan |
Salvage |
| Rutkoski, MarieMarie Rutkoski |
Winner's Curse The Winner's Curse |
| Healey, KarenKaren Healey |
While We Run |
| 2015 |
Suma, Nova RenNova Ren Suma |
Walls Around Us The Walls Around Us |
Winner |
|
| Bobet, LeahLeah Bobet |
An Inheritance of Ashes |
Finalist |
|
| Ruby, LauraLaura Ruby |
Bone Gap |
| LaFevers, RobinRobin LaFevers |
Mortal Heart |
| Older, Daniel JoséDaniel José Older |
Shadowshaper |
| Tucholke, April GenevieveApril Genevieve Tucholke |
Slasher Girls & Monster Boys |
| Alpert, MarkMark Alpert |
Six The Six |
| 2016 |
Kaufman, AmieAmie Kaufman |
Illuminae |
Winner |
|
| Cordova, ZoraidaZoraida Cordova |
Labyrinth Lost |
Finalist |
|
| King, A. S.A. S. King |
Still Life with Tornado |
| Elliott, ZettaZetta Elliott |
Door at the Crossroads The Door at the Crossroads |
| Neumeier, RachelRachel Neumeier |
Keeper of the Mist The Keeper of the Mist |
| Schwab, VictoriaVictoria Schwab |
This Savage Song |
| McLemore, Anna-MarieAnna-Marie McLemore |
When the Moon was Ours |
| 2017 |
Shusterman, NealNeal Shusterman |
Scythe |
Winner |
|
| Tolcser, SarahSarah Tolcser |
Song of the Current |
Finalist |
|
| Lloyd-Jones, EmilyEmily Lloyd-Jones |
Hearts We Sold The Hearts We Sold |
| Lukens, F. T.F. T. Lukens |
Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic |
| Silvera, AdamAdam Silvera |
They Both Die at the End |
| Bardugo, LeighLeigh Bardugo |
Wonder Woman: Warbringer |
| 2018 |
Hartman, RachelRachel Hartman |
Tess of the Road |
Winner |
|
| Ireland, JustinaJustina Ireland |
Dread Nation |
Finalist |
|
| Daud, SomaiyaSomaiya Daud |
Mirage |
| Schaeffer, RebeccaRebecca Schaeffer |
Not Even Bones |
| Alameda, CourtneyCourtney Alameda |
Pitch Dark |
| Leno, KatrinaKatrina Leno |
Summer of Salt |
| Suvada, EmilyEmily Suvada |
This Mortal Coil |
| 2019 |
Munda, RosariaRosaria Munda |
Fireborne |
Winner |
|
| Kaufman, AmieAmie Kaufman |
Aurora Rising |
Finalist |
|
| Meyer, Joanna RuthJoanna Ruth Meyer |
Echo North |
| Ahmed, SamiraSamira Ahmed |
Internment |
| Rogers, MargaretMargaret Rogers |
Sorcery of Thorns |
| Black, HollyHolly Black |
Wicked King The Wicked King |
| Onyebuchi, TochiTochi Onyebuchi |
War Girls |
| 2020 |
Thomas, AidenAiden Thomas |
Cemetery Boys |
Winner |
|
| Ness, PatrickPatrick Ness |
Burn |
Finalist |
|
| Little Badger, DarcieDarcie Little Badger, illus. by Rovina Cai |
Elatsoe |
| Deonn, Deonn |
Legendborn |
| Arnold, Elana K.Elana K. Arnold |
Red Hood |
| Gilliland, Raquel VasquezRaquel Vasquez Gilliland |
Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything |
| White, KierstenKiersten White |
Guinevere Deception The Guinevere Deception |
| 2021 |
Rogerson, MargaretMargaret Rogerson |
Vespertine |
Winner |
|
| Lewis, JessicaJessica Lewis |
Bad Witch Burning |
Finalist |
|
| Zhao, Xiran JayXiran Jay Zhao |
Iron Widow |
| Polydoros, AdenAden Polydoros |
City Beautiful The City Beautiful |
| Forna, MargaretMargaret Forna |
Gilded Ones The Gilded Ones |
| McLemore, Anna-MarieAnna-Marie McLemore |
Mirror Season The Mirror Season |
| He, JoanJoan He |
Ones We're Meant to Find The Ones We're Meant to Find |
| 2022 |
Podos, RebeccaRebecca Podos |
From Dust, a Flame |
Winner |
|
| Brophy, AislinnAislinn Brophy |
How to Succeed in Witchcraft |
Finalist |
|
| Jackson, Tiffany D.Tiffany D. Jackson |
The Weight of Blood |
| Little Badger, DarcieDarcie Little Badger |
Snake Falls to Earth A Snake Falls to Earth |
| Oh, AxieAxie Oh |
Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea |
| Owen, MargaretMargaret Owen |
Little Thieves |
| Solomon, Rachel LynnRachel Lynn Solomon |
See You Yesterday |
| Year |
Author(s) |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2006 |
Watt, MélanieMélanie Watt |
Scaredy Squirrel |
Winner |
|
| Gravett, EmilyEmily Gravett |
Wolves |
Finalists |
|
| Holt, Kimberly WillisKimberly Willis Holt, illus. by Gabi Swiatkowska |
Waiting for Gregory |
| Meschenmoser, SebastianSebastian Meschenmoser |
Learning to Fly |
| Sakai, KomakoKomako Sakai |
Emily's Balloon |
| 2007 |
Harrington, Janice N.Janice N. Harrington, illus. by Shelley Jackson |
Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County, TheThe Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County |
Winner |
|
| Rex, AdamAdam Rex |
Pssst! |
Finalists |
|
| Wing, NatashaNatasha Wing, illus. by Sylvie Kantorovitz |
Go to Bed, Monster! |
| Stein, David EzraDavid Ezra Stein |
Leaves |
| Williams, Karen LynnKaren Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammad, illus. by Doug Chayka |
Four Feet, Two Sandals |
| Willems, MoMo Willems |
Knuffle Bunny Too |
| Jeffers, OliverOliver Jeffers |
Incredible Book-Eating Boy The Incredible Book-Eating Boy |
| 2008 |
Graham, BobBob Graham |
How to Heal a Broken Wing |
Winner |
|
| Hopkinson, DeborahDeborah Hopkinson, illus. by John Hendrix |
Abe Lincoln Crosses A Creek |
Finalists |
|
| Billingsley, FrannyFranny Billingsley, illus. by G. Brian Karas |
Big Bad Bunny The Big Bad Bunny |
| Watt, MélanieMélanie Watt |
Chester's Back |
| Himmelman, JohnJohn Himmelman |
Katie Loves the Kittens |
| Slater, DashkaDashka Slater, illus. by Catia Chien |
Sea Serpent and Me The Sea Serpent and Me |
| Becker, BonnyBonny Becker, illus. by Kady Denton |
Visitor for Bear A Visitor for Bear |
| Reibstein, MarkMark Reibstein, illus. by Ed Young |
Wabi Sabi |
| 2009 |
Scanlon, Liz GartonLiz Garton Scanlon, illus. by Marla Frazee |
All the World |
Winner |
|
| Perry, JohnJohn Perry, illus. by Mark Fearing |
Book That Eats People The Book That Eats People |
Finalist |
|
| Brown, PeterPeter Brown |
Curious Garden The Curious Garden |
| McCarty, PeterPeter McCarty |
Jeremy Draws a Monster |
| Pinkney, JerryJerry Pinkney |
Lion & the Mouse The Lion & the Mouse |
| Whelan, GloriaGloria Whelan, illus. by Mike Benny |
Listeners The Listeners |
| Spinelli, EileenEileen Spinelli, illus. by David Slonim |
Silly Tilly |
| 2010 |
Stein, David EzraDavid Ezra Stein |
Interrupting Chicken |
Winner |
|
| Williams, Karen LynnKaren Lynn Williams, illus. by Floyd Cooper |
Beach Tail A Beach Tail |
Finalist |
|
| Thomson, BillBill Thomson |
Chalk |
| Wilson, KarmaKarma Wilson, illus. by Marcellus Hall |
Cow Loves Cookies The Cow Loves Cookies |
| Birdsall, JeanneJeanne Birdsall, illus. by Matt Phelan |
Flora's Very Windy Day |
| Barton, ChrisChris Barton, illus. by Tom Lichtenheld |
Shark vs. Train |
| Stead, Philip C.Philip C. Stead, illus. by Erin E. Stead |
Sick Day for Amos McGee A Sick Day for Amos McGee |
| 2011 |
McDonnell, PatrickPatrick McDonnell |
Me ... Jane |
Winner |
|
| Rocco, JohnJohn Rocco |
Blackout |
Finalist |
|
| Shea, Susan A.Susan A. Shea, illus. by Tom Slaughter |
Do You Know Which Ones Will Grow? |
| Ashburn, BoniBoni Ashburn, illus. by Julia Denos |
I Had a Favorite Dress |
| Klassen, JonJon Klassen |
I Want My Hat Back |
| Tullet, HervéHervé Tullet |
Press Here |
| Emmett, JonathanJonathan Emmett, illus. by Poly Bernatene |
Princess and the Pig The Princess and the Pig |
| 2012 |
Stead, Philip C.Philip C. Stead |
Home for Bird, AA Home for Bird |
Winner |
|
| Pinfold, LeviLevi Pinfold |
Black Dog |
Finalist |
|
| Barnett, MacMac Barnett, illus. by Adam Rex |
Chloe and the Lion |
| Reynolds, AaronAaron Reynolds, illus. by Peter Brown |
Creepy Carrots! |
| Barnett, MacMac Barnett, illus. by Jon Klassen |
Extra Yarn |
| Hosford, KateKate Hosford, illus. by Gabi Swiatkowska |
Infinity and Me |
| Schaefer, Lola M.Lola M. Schaefer, illus. by Jessica Meserve |
One Special Day |
| 2013 |
Brown, PeterPeter Brown |
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild |
Winner |
|
| Barnett, MacMac Barnett |
Count the Monkeys |
Finalist |
|
| Fogliano, JulieJulie Fogliano, illus. by Erin E. Stead |
If You Want to See a Whale |
| Becker, AaronAaron Becker |
Journey |
| Klausmeier, JesseJesse Klausmeier, illus. by Suzy Lee |
Open This Little Book |
| Zietlow Miller, PatPat Zietlow Miller, illus. by Anne Wilsdorf |
Sophie's Squash |
| Chaud, BenjaminBenjamin Chaud |
Bear's Song The Bear's Song |
| 2014 |
Haughton, ChrisChris Haughton |
Shh! We Have a Plan |
Winner |
|
| Prahin, AndrewAndrew Prahin |
Brimsby's Hats |
Finalist |
|
| Underwood, DeborahDeborah Underwood, illus. by Claudia Rueda |
Here Comes the Easter Cat |
| Beaty, DanielDaniel Beaty, illus. by Bryan Collier |
Knock Knock: My Dad's Dream for Me |
| Nichols, LoriLori Nichols |
Maple |
| Pett, MarkMark Pett |
The Girl and the Bicycle |
| Morris, Richard T.Richard T. Morris, illus. by Tom Lichtenheld |
This Is a Moose |
| 2015 |
Lawson, JonArnoJonArno Lawson, illus. by Sydney Smith |
Sidewalk Flowers |
Winner |
|
| Rocco, JohnJohn Rocco |
Blizzard |
Finalist |
|
| Watt, MélanieMélanie Watt |
Bug in a Vacuum |
| Taylor, SeanSean Taylor, illus. by Jean Jullien |
Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise |
| Văn, Mượn ThịMượn Thị Văn, illus. by April Chu |
In a Village by the Sea |
| de la Peña, MattMatt de la Peña, illustrated by Christian Robinson |
Last Stop on Market Street |
| Medina, MegMeg Medina, illus. by Angela Domingue |
Mango, Abuela, and Me |
| 2016 |
Cummins, Lucy RuthLucy Ruth Cummins |
Hungry Lion, or A Dwindling Assortment of Animals A Hungry Lion, or A Dwindling Assortment of Animals |
Winner |
|
| Levis, CaronCaron Levis, illus. by Charles Santoso |
Ida, Always |
Finalist |
|
| Bernstrom, DanielDaniel Bernstrom, illus. by Brendan Wenzel |
One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree |
| Mantchev, LisaLisa Mantchev, illus. by Taeeun Yoo |
Strictly No Elephants |
| Fan, TerryTerry Fan |
Night Gardener The Night Gardener |
| Collins, RossRoss Collins |
There's a Bear on My Chair |
| Wenzel, BrendanBrendan Wenzel |
They All Saw a Cat |
| 2017 |
Cooper, ElishaElisha Cooper |
Big Cat, Little Cat |
Winner |
|
| Santat, DanDan Santat |
After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again |
Finalist |
|
| Elliott, DavidDavid Elliott, illus. by Melissa Sweet |
Baabwaa and Wooliam |
| Reynolds, AaronAaron Reynolds, illus. by Peter Brown |
Creepy Pair of Underwear! |
| Slater, DashkaDashka Slater, illus. by Sydney Hanson |
Escargot |
| McCutcheon, JohnJohn McCutcheon, illus. by Kristy Caldwell |
Flowers for Sarajevo |
| Luyken, CorinnaCorinna Luyken |
Book of Mistakes The Book of Mistakes |
| 2018 |
Higgins, Ryan T.Ryan T. Higgins |
We Don't Eat Our Classmates |
Winner |
|
| Martinez-Neal, JuanaJuana Martinez-Neal |
Alma and How She Got Her Name |
Finalist |
|
| Love, JessicaJessica Love |
Julián Is a Mermaid |
| Davies, NicolaNicola Davies, illus. by Rebecca Cobb |
Day War Came The Day War Came |
| Woodson, JacquelineJacqueline Woodson, illus. by Rafael López |
Day You Begin The Day You Begin |
| Doerrfeld, CoriCori Doerrfeld |
The Rabbit Listened |
| Lies, BrianBrian Lies |
Rough Patch The Rough Patch |
| 2019 |
Read, KateKate Read |
One Fox: A Counting Book Thriller |
Winner |
|
| Wenzel, Brendan Brendan Wenzel |
Stone Sat Still A Stone Sat Still |
Finalist |
|
| Cherry, Matthew A.Matthew A. Cherry, illus. by Vashti Harrison |
Hair Love |
| Leonard Hill, SusannaSusanna Leonard Hill, illus. by Elisa Paganelli |
Moon's First Friends: One Giant Leap for Friendship |
| Richards, DanDan Richards, illus. by Eric Barclay |
Once Upon a Goat |
| Kulling, MonicaMonica Kulling, illus. by Sarah Dvojack |
Ruby's Hope: A Story of How the Famous "Migrant Mother" Photograph Became the Face of the Great Depression |
| Alexander, KwameKwame Alexander, illus. by Kadir Nelson |
Undefeated The Undefeated |
| 2020 |
Barnes, DerrickDerrick Barnes, illus. by Gordon C. James |
I Am Every Good Thing |
Winner |
|
| Finison, Carrie Carrie Finison, illus. by Brianne Farley |
Dozens of Doughnuts |
Finalist |
|
| Scott, JordanJordan Scott, illus. by Sydney Smith |
I Talk Like a River |
| Marcero, Marcero |
In A Jar |
| Mann, Jennifer K.Jennifer K. Mann |
Camping Trip The Camping Trip |
| Rhee, Helena KuHelena Ku Rhee, illus. by Pascal Campion |
Paper Kingdom The Paper Kingdom |
| Lindstrom, CaroleCarole Lindstrom, illus. by Michaela Goade |
We Are Water Protectors |
| 2021 |
Wang, AndreaAndrea Wang, illus. by Jason Chin |
Watercress |
Winner |
|
| Mortensen, LoriLori Mortensen, illus. by Rob Sayegh Jr. |
Arlo Draws an Octopus |
Finalist |
|
| Feder, TylerTyler Feder |
Bodies Are Cool |
| Gorman, AmandaAmanda Gorman, illus. by Loren Long |
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem |
| Hale, ShannonShannon Hale |
Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn |
| Wheeler, LisaLisa Wheeler, illus. by Loren Long |
Someone Builds the Dream |
| Sterer, GideonGideon Sterer, illus. by Di Giorgio |
Midnight Fair The Midnight Fair |
| 2022 |
Denise, ChristopherChristopher Denise |
Knight Owl |
Winner |
|
| Year |
Author |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2006 |
Schlitz, Laura AmyLaura Amy Schlitz |
Drowned Maiden's Hair: A Melodrama, AA Drowned Maiden's Hair: A Melodrama |
Winner |
|
| Cottrell-Boyce, FrankFrank Cottrell-Boyce |
Framed |
Finalists |
|
| Lupica, MikeMike Lupica |
Heat |
| Miller, KirstenKirsten Miller |
Kiki Strike |
| Kadohata, CynthiaCynthia Kadohata |
Weedflower |
| 2007 |
Urban, LindaLinda Urban |
Crooked Kind of Perfect, AA Crooked Kind of Perfect |
Winner |
|
| Bradley, Kimberly BrubakerKimberly Brubaker Bradley |
Leap of Faith |
Finalists |
|
| Kadohata, CynthiaCynthia Kadohata |
Cracker: The Best Dog In Vietnam |
| Madden, KerryKerry Madden |
Louisiana's Song |
| Miller, SarahSarah Miller |
Miss Spitfire |
| Murphy, PatPat Murphy |
Wild Girls |
| Tarshis, LaurenLauren Tarshis |
Emma Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree |
| Wilson, Nathan D.Nathan D. Wilson |
Leepike Ridge |
| 2008 |
Dowd, SiobhanSiobhan Dowd |
London Eye Mystery, TheThe London Eye Mystery |
Winner |
|
| Look, LenoreLenore Look |
Alvin Ho |
Finalists |
|
| Frost, HelenHelen Frost |
Diamond Willow |
| Mass, WendyWendy Mass |
Every Soul a Star |
| Dowell, Frances O'RoarkFrances O'Roark Dowell |
Shooting the Moon |
| 2009 |
Anderson, Laurie HalseLaurie Halse Anderson |
Chains |
Winner |
|
| Burg, AnnAnn Burg |
All The Broken Pieces |
Finalist |
|
| Baskin, Nora RaleighNora Raleigh Baskin |
Anything But Typical |
| Pitchford, DeanDean Pitchford |
Captain Nobody |
| Parry, RosanneRosanne Parry |
Heart of a Shepherd |
| Holmes, Sara LewisSara Lewis Holmes |
Operation Yes |
| O'Connor, BarbaraBarbara O'Connor |
Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis |
| 2010 |
Angleberger, TomTom Angleberger |
Strange Case of Origami Yoda, TheThe Strange Case of Origami Yoda |
Winner |
|
| Buyea, RobRob Buyea |
Because of Mr. Terupt |
Finalist |
|
| Gibbs, StuartStuart Gibbs |
Belly Up |
| Railsback, LisaLisa Railsback |
Betti on the High Wire |
| Connor, LeslieLeslie Connor |
Crunch |
| Silberberg, AlanAlan Silberberg |
Milo: Sticky Notes and Brain Freeze |
| Potter, EllenEllen Potter |
Kneebone Boy The Kneebone Boy |
| 2011 |
Weissman, Elissa BrentElissa Brent Weissman |
Nerd Camp |
Winner |
|
| Angleberger, TomTom Angleberger |
Darth Paper Strikes Back |
Finalist |
|
| Neri, G.G. Neri |
Ghetto Cowboy |
| Larson, KirbyKirby Larson |
Friendship Doll The Friendship Doll |
| Shang, Wendy Wan-LongWendy Wan-Long Shang |
Great Wall Of Lucy Wu The Great Wall of Lucy Wu |
| Yee, LisaLisa Yee |
Warp Speed |
| Reedy, TrentTrent Reedy |
Words In The Dust |
| 2012 |
Palacio, R. J.R. J. Palacio |
Wonder |
Winner |
|
| Bauer, JoanJoan Bauer |
Almost Home |
Finalist |
|
| Hiaasen, CarlCarl Hiaasen |
Chomp |
| Key, WattWatt Key |
Fourmile |
| Stead, RebeccaRebecca Stead |
Liar & Spy |
| Harkrader, LisaLisa Harkrader |
Adventures of Beanboy The Adventures of Beanboy |
| Levine, KristinKristin Levine |
Lions of Little Rock The Lions of Little Rock |
| 2013 |
Carroll, DavidDavid Carroll |
Ultra |
Winner |
|
| Grabenstein, ChrisChris Grabenstein |
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library |
Finalist |
|
| Gratz, AlanAlan Gratz |
Prisoner B-3087 |
| Burg, Ann E.Ann E. Burg |
Serafina's Promise |
| Pincus, GregGreg Pincus |
14 Fibs of Gregory K. The 14 Fibs of Gregory K. |
| 2014 |
Pitchford, DeanDean Pitchford |
Nickel Bay Nick |
Winner |
|
| Bajaj, VarshaVarsha Bajaj |
Abby Spencer Goes to Bollywood |
Finalist |
|
| Dairman, Dairman |
All Four Stars |
| Gephart, DonnaDonna Gephart |
Death by Toilet Paper |
| Johnson, Terry LynnTerry Lynn Johnson |
Ice Dogs |
| Alexander, KwameKwame Alexander |
Crossover The Crossover |
| Sovern, Megan JeanMegan Jean Sovern |
Meaning of Maggie The Meaning of Maggie |
| 2015 |
Sands, KevinKevin Sands |
Blackthorn Key The Blackthorn Key |
Winner |
|
| Entrada Kelly, ErinErin Entrada Kelly |
Blackbird Fly |
Finalist |
|
| Chambliss Bertman, JenniferJennifer Chambliss Bertman |
Book Scavenger |
| Vaught, SusanSusan Vaught |
Footer Davis Probably Is Crazy |
| Lai, ThanhhaThanhha Lai |
Listen, Slowly |
| 2016 |
Reynolds, JasonJason Reynolds |
Ghost |
Winner |
|
| Holm, Jennifer L.Jennifer L. Holm |
Full of Beans |
Finalist |
|
| Marshall, JosephJoseph Marshall |
In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse |
| Anderson, John DavidJohn David Anderson |
Ms. Bixby's Last Day |
| Weeks, SarahSarah Weeks |
Save Me a Seat |
| Korman, GordonGordon Korman |
Slacker |
| Legrand, ClaireClaire Legrand |
Some Kind of Happiness |
| 2017 |
Gratz, AlanAlan Gratz |
Refugee |
Winner |
|
| Khan, HenaHena Khan |
Amina's Voice |
Finalist |
|
| Frank, Steven B.Steven B. Frank |
Armstrong and Charlie |
| Vrabel, BethBeth Vrabel |
Caleb and Kit |
| Bowling, DustiDusti Bowling |
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus |
| Korman, GordonGordon Korman |
Restart |
| Cartaya, PabloPablo Cartaya |
Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora |
| 2018 |
Johnson, VarianVarian Johnson |
Parker Inheritance The Parker Inheritance |
Winner |
|
| Yang, KellyKelly Yang |
Front Desk |
Finalist |
|
| Woodson, JacquelineJacqueline Woodson |
Harbor Me |
| O'Brien Carelli, AnneAnne O'Brien Carelli |
Skylark and Wallcreeper |
| Janowitz, JessieJessie Janowitz |
Doughnut Fix The Doughnut Fix |
| McAnulty, StacyStacy McAnulty |
Miscalculations of Lightning Girl The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl |
| Nesbet, AnneAnne Nesbet |
Orphan Band of Springdale The Orphan Band of Springdale |
| 2019 |
Gemeinhart, DanDan Gemeinhart |
Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise |
Winner |
|
| Dee, BarbaraBarbara Dee |
Maybe He Just Likes You |
Finalist |
|
| Scheerger, SarahSarah Scheerger |
Operation Frog Effect |
| Stoddard, LindseyLindsey Stoddard |
Right as Rain |
| Sumner, JamieJamie Sumner |
Roll with It |
| Kelly, LynneLynne Kelly |
Song for a Whale |
| Venkatraman, PadmaPadma Venkatraman |
Bridge Home The Bridge Home |
| 2020 |
Marks, JanaeJanae Marks |
From the Desk of Zoe Washington |
Winner |
|
| Wolk, LaurenLauren Wolk |
Echo Mountain |
Finalist |
|
| Cisneros, ErnestoErnesto Cisneros |
Efren Divided |
| Bradley, Kimberly BrubakerKimberly Brubaker Bradley |
Fighting Words |
| Callender, KacenKacen Callender |
King and the Dragonflies |
| LeZotte, Ann ClareAnn Clare LeZotte |
Show Me a Sign |
| Salazar, AidaAida Salazar |
Land of the Cranes The Land of the Cranes |
| 2021 |
Korman, GordonGordon Korman |
Linked |
Winner |
|
| Albus, KateKate Albus |
Place to Hang the Moon A Place to Hang the Moon |
Finalist |
|
| Oh, EllenEllen Oh |
Finding Junie Kim |
| Braden, AnnAnn Braden |
Flight of the Puffin |
| Gertler, CarolineCaroline Gertler |
Many Points of Me |
| Lucas, ChadChad Lucas |
Thanks a Lot, Universe |
| Dee, BarbaraBarbara Dee |
Violets Are Blue |
| 2022 |
Luqman-Dawson, AminaAmina Luqman-Dawson |
Freewater |
Winner |
|
| Keller, TaeTae Keller |
Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone |
Finalist |
|
| King, A. S.A. S. King |
Attack of the Black Rectangles |
| Year |
Author |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2006 |
Cohn, RachelRachel Cohn and David Levithan |
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist |
Winner |
|
| Zusak, MarkusMarkus Zusak |
Book Thief The Book Thief |
Finalists |
|
| Reinhardt, DanaDana Reinhardt |
Brief Chapter in My Impossible Life Brief Chapter in My Impossible Life |
| Larson, KirbyKirby Larson |
Hattie Big Sky |
| Werlin, NancyNancy Werlin |
Rules of Survival Rules of Survival |
| 2007 |
Lyga, BarryBarry Lyga |
Boy Toy |
Winner |
|
| Alexie, ShermanSherman Alexie |
Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian |
Finalists |
|
| Crocker, NancyNancy Crocker |
Billie Standish Was Here |
| Murdock, Catherine GilbertCatherine Gilbert Murdock |
Off Season The Off Season |
| Resau, LauraLaura Resau |
Red Glass |
| Jones, CarrieCarrie Jones |
Tips on Having a Gay (ex)Boyfriend |
| Schmidt, Gary D.Gary D. Schmidt |
Wednesday Wars The Wednesday Wars |
| 2008 |
Lockhart, E.E. Lockhart |
Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, TheThe Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks |
Winner |
|
| Benway, RobinRobin Benway |
Audrey, Wait! |
Finalists |
|
| Martin, C. K. KellyC. K. Kelly Martin |
I Know It's Over |
| Marchetta, MelinaMelina Marchetta |
On the Jellicoe Road |
| Zarr, SaraSara Zarr |
Sweethearts |
| Fletcher, ChristineChristine Fletcher |
Ten Cents a Dance |
| 2009 |
Summers, CourtneyCourtney Summers |
Cracked Up To Be |
Winner |
|
| Kwasney, Michelle D.Michelle D. Kwasney |
Blue Plate Special |
Finalist |
|
| Crawford, BrentBrent Crawford |
Carter Finally Gets It |
| Standiford, NatalieNatalie Standiford |
How To Say Goodbye In Robot |
| Halpern, JulieJulie Halpern |
Into the Wild Nerd Yonder |
| Chen Headley, JustinaJustina Chen Headley |
North of Beautiful |
| Anderson, Laurie HalseLaurie Halse Anderson |
Wintergirls |
| 2010 |
Avasthi, SwatiSwati Avasthi |
Split |
Winner |
|
| Key, WattWatt Key |
Dirt Road Home |
Finalist |
|
| Kelly, TaraTara Kelly |
Harmonic Feedback |
| McCahan, ErinErin McCahan |
I Now Pronounce You Someone Else |
| Shulman, MarkMark Shulman |
Scrawl |
| Summers, CourtneyCourtney Summers |
Some Girls Are |
| Christopher, LucyLucy Christopher |
Stolen |
| 2011 |
Herbach, GeoffGeoff Herbach |
Stupid Fast |
Winner |
|
| Perkins, StephanieStephanie Perkins |
Anna and the French Kiss |
Finalist |
|
| Sepetys, RutaRuta Sepetys |
Between Shades of Gray |
| Flack, SophieSophie Flack |
Bunheads |
| King, A. S.A. S. King |
Everybody Sees the Ants |
| Baer, MariannaMarianna Baer |
Frost |
| Cohen, Joshua C.Joshua C. Cohen |
Leverage |
| 2012 |
Andrews, JesseJesse Andrews |
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl |
Winner |
|
| Quick, MatthewMatthew Quick |
Boy21 |
Finalist |
|
| Wein, ElizabethElizabeth Wein |
Code Name Verity |
| Schrefer, EliotEliot Schrefer |
Endangered |
| Lyga, BarryBarry Lyga |
I Hunt Killers |
| Michaelis, AntoniaAntonia Michaelis |
Storyteller The Storyteller |
| Johnson, J.J.J.J. Johnson |
Theory of Everything The Theory of Everything |
| 2013 |
Roskos, EvanEvan Roskos |
Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets |
Finalist |
|
| Rowell, RainbowRainbow Rowell |
Eleanor & Park |
| Sepetys, RutaRuta Sepetys |
Out of The Easy |
| Wein, ElizabethElizabeth Wein |
Rose Under Fire |
| 2014 |
Colbert, BrandyBrandy Colbert |
Pointe |
Winner |
|
| Quintero, IsabelIsabel Quintero |
Gabi, a Girl in Pieces |
Finalist |
|
| Giles, GailGail Giles |
Girls Like Us |
| Nelson, JandyJandy Nelson |
I'll Give You the Sun |
| Reynolds, JasonJason Reynolds |
When I Was the Greatest |
| 2015 |
Stone, Tamara IrelandTamara Ireland Stone |
Every Last Word |
Winner |
|
| Summers, CourtneyCourtney Summers |
All the Rage |
Finalist |
|
| Murphy, JulieJulie Murphy |
Dumplin' |
| Yoon, NicolaNicola Yoon |
Everything, Everything |
| Magoon, KeklaKekla Magoon |
How It Went Down |
| Arnold, Elana K.Elana K. Arnold |
Infandous |
| Juby, SusanSusan Juby |
Truth Commission The Truth Commission |
| 2016 |
Sepetys, RutaRuta Sepetys |
Salt to the Sea |
Winner |
|
| Cavallaro, BrittanyBrittany Cavallaro |
Study in Charlotte A Study in Charlotte |
Finalist |
|
| Spangler, BrieBrie Spangler |
Beast |
| Keplinger, KodyKody Keplinger |
Run |
| Zentner, JeffJeff Zentner |
Serpent King The Serpent King |
| Fortunati, KarenKaren Fortunati |
Weight of Zero The Weight of Zero |
| Nijkamp, MariekeMarieke Nijkamp |
This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp |
| 2017 |
Watson, RenéeRenée Watson |
Piecing Me Together |
Winner |
|
| Reck, JaredJared Reck |
Short History of the Girl Next Door A Short History of the Girl Next Door |
Finalist |
|
| Mathieu, JenniferJennifer Mathieu |
Moxie |
| Ali, S. K.S. K. Ali |
Saints and Misfits |
| Thomas, AngieAngie Thomas |
Hate U Give The Hate U Give |
| Saenz, Benjamin AlireBenjamin Alire Saenz |
Inexplicable Logic of My Life The Inexplicable Logic of My Life |
| McCahan, ErinErin McCahan |
Lake Effect The Lake Effect |
| 2018 |
Summers, CourtneyCourtney Summers |
Sadie |
Winner |
|
| Khorram, AdibAdib Khorram |
Darius the Great Is Not Okay |
Finalist |
|
| Herring Blake, AshleyAshley Herring Blake |
Girl Made of Stars |
| Jackson, Tiffany D.Tiffany D. Jackson |
Monday's Not Coming |
| Zoboi, IbiIbi Zoboi |
Pride |
| Keplinger, KodyKody Keplinger |
That's Not What Happened |
| Bliss, BryanBryan Bliss |
We'll Fly Away |
| 2019 |
McGinnis, MindyMindy McGinnis |
Heroine |
Winner |
|
| Moreno, NinaNina Moreno |
Don't Date Rosa Santos |
Finalist |
|
| Segal, GillyGilly Segal |
I'm Not Dying with You Tonight |
| Thomas, AngieAngie Thomas |
On The Come Up |
| Ribay, RandyRandy Ribay |
Patron Saints of Nothing |
| Lee, StaceyStacey Lee |
Downstairs Girl The Downstairs Girl |
| Acevedo, ElizabethElizabeth Acevedo |
With the Fire on High |
| 2020 |
Saied Méndez, YamileYamile Saied Méndez |
Furia |
Winner |
|
| Acevedo, ElizabethElizabeth Acevedo |
Clap When You Land |
Finalist |
|
| Stone, NicNic Stone |
Dear Justyce |
| Nijkamp, MariekeMarieke Nijkamp |
Even If We Break |
| Zoboi, IbiIbi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam |
Punching the Air |
| Carpenter, Nora ShalawayNora Shalaway Carpenter |
Edge of Anything The Edge of Anything |
| Johnson, LeahLeah Johnson |
You Should See Me in a Crown |
| 2021 |
Sharpe, TessTess Sharpe |
Girls I've Been The Girls I've Been |
Winner |
|
| Namey, Laura TaylorLaura Taylor Namey |
Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow |
Finalist |
|
| Thomas, AngieAngie Thomas |
Concrete Rose |
| Boulley, AngelineAngeline Boulley |
Firekeeper's Daughter |
| Zentner, JeffJeff Zentner |
In the Wild Light |
| Lo, MalindaMalinda Lo |
Last Night at the Telegraph Club |
| Jones, KimberlyKimberly Jones and Gilly Segal |
Why We Fly |
| 2022 |
Ferguson, JenJen Ferguson |
Summer of Bitter and Sweet The Summer of Bitter and Sweet |
Winner |
|
| Year |
Contributors |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2006 |
Gownley, JimmyJimmy Gownley |
Amelia Rules! Vol. 3: Superheroes |
Winner |
|
| De Campi, AlexAlex De Campi, illus. by Federica Manfredi |
Kat and Mouse |
Finalists |
|
| Holm, JenniferJennifer Holm and Matt Holm |
Babymouse: Beach Babe |
| Martin, AnnAnn Martin and Raina Telgemeier, ilus. by Jimmy Gownley |
Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy’s Great Idea The Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy’s Great Idea |
| Siegel, SienaSiena Siegel, illus. by Mark Siegl |
To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel |
| 2007 |
Colfer, EoinEoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin, illus. by Giovanni Rigano and Paolo Lamanna |
Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novel |
Winner |
|
| Holm, Jennifer L.Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm |
Camp Babymouse |
Finalists |
|
| Espinosa, RodRod Espinosa |
Courageous Princess The Courageous Princess |
| Varon, SaraSara Varon |
Robot Dreams |
| Azuma, KiyohikoKiyohiko Azuma, trans. by Amy Forsyth |
Yotsuba&! Vol. 4 |
| 2008 |
Hale, ShannonShannon Hale and Dean Hale, illus. by Nathan Hale |
Rapunzel's Revenge |
Winner |
|
| Larson, HopeHope Larson |
Chiggers |
Finalists |
|
| Wood, DonDon Wood |
Into the Volcano |
| Soo, KeanKean Soo |
Jellaby, Vol. 1 |
| Almond, DavidDavid Almond, illus. by Dave McKean |
Savage The Savage |
| Alley, ZoeZoe Alley, illus. by R. W. Alley |
There's a Wolf at the Door |
| 2009 |
Davis, EleanorEleanor Davis |
Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook, TheThe Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook |
Winner |
|
| Sturm, JamesJames Sturm, Andrew Arnold, and Alexis Frederick-Frost |
Adventures in Cartooning |
Finalist |
|
| Reynolds, AaronAaron Reynolds, illus. by Neil Numberman |
Creepy Crawly Crime |
| Wight, EricEric Wight |
Frankie Pickle and the Closet of Doom |
| Kibuishi, KazuKazu Kibuishi |
Stonekeeper's Curse The Stonekeeper's Curse |
| 2010 |
Shiga, JasonJason Shiga |
Meanwhile: Pick Any Path. 3856 Story Possibilities |
Winner |
|
| O'Connor, GeorgeGeorge O'Connor |
Athena: Grey-Eyed Goddess |
Finalist |
|
| Venable, Colleen A. F.Colleen A. F. Venable, illus. by Stephanie Yue |
Guinea Pig, Pet Shop Private Eye 1: Hamster and Cheese |
| Telgemeier, RainaRaina Telgemeier |
Smile |
| Renier, AaronAaron Renier |
Unsinkable Walker Bean The Unsinkable Walker Bean |
| 2011 |
Hatke, BenBen Hatke |
Zita the Spacegirl |
Winner |
|
| Deutsch, BarryBarry Deutsch |
Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword |
Finalist |
|
| Duffy, ChrisChris Duffy (ed.) |
Nursery Rhyme Comics |
| Santat, DanDan Santat |
Sidekicks |
| Selznick, BrianBrian Selznick |
Wonderstruck |
| 2012 |
Aguirre, JorgeJorge Aguirre, illus. by Rafael Rosado with John Novak and Matthew Schenk |
Giants Beware! |
Winner |
|
| Lambert, JosephJoseph Lambert |
Annie Sullivan and the Trials of Helen Keller |
Finalist |
|
| Venable, Colleen A. F.Colleen A. F. Venable |
Hilda and the Midnight Giant |
| Liu, NaNa Liu, illus. by Andrés Vera Martínez |
Little White Duck: A Childhood in China |
| Hale, NathanNathan Hale |
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Big Bad Ironclad! |
| 2013 |
Deutsch, BarryBarry Deutsch |
Hereville: How Mirka Met a Meteorite |
Winner |
|
| Phelan, MattMatt Phelan |
Bluffton: My Summers with Buster Keaton |
Finalist |
|
| Lewis, JohnJohn Lewis with Andrew Aydin, illus. by Nate Powell |
March Book 1 |
| Harrell, RobRob Harrell |
Monster on the Hill |
| Hale, NathanNathan Hale |
Donner Dinner Party |
| Holm, Jennifer L.Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm |
Squish: Game On! |
| Ruth, GregGreg Ruth |
Lost Boy The Lost Boy |
| 2014 |
Bell, CeceCece Bell, colored by David Lasky |
El Deafo |
Winner |
|
| Allison, JohnJohn Allison |
Bad Machinery: The Case of the Good Boy |
Finalist |
|
| Blexbolex, trans. by Claudia Zoe Bedrick |
Ballad |
| Burks, JamesJames Burks |
Bird & Squirrel on Ice |
| Faulkner, MattMatt Faulkner |
Gaijin: American Prisoner of War |
| Dauvillier, LoicLoic Dauvillier, illus. by Marc Lizano, inked by Greg Salsedo, and trans. by Alexis Siegel |
Hidden: A Child's Story of the Holocaust |
| Gownley, JimmyJimmy Gownley |
Dumbest Idea Ever! The Dumbest Idea Ever! |
| 2015 |
Jamieson, VictoriaVictoria Jamieson |
Roller Girl |
Winner |
|
| McCoola, MarikaMarika McCoola, illus. by Emily Carroll |
Baba Yaga's Assistant |
Finalist |
|
| Naifeh, TedTed Naifeh |
Tales of a Warlock |
| Aguirre, JorgeJorge Aguirre, illus. by Rafael Rosado, colored by John Novak |
Dragons Beware! |
| Yang, Gene LuenGene Luen Yang and Mike Holmes |
Secret Coders |
| Holm, Jennifer L.Jennifer L. Holm, illus. by Matthew Holm, colored by Lark Pien |
Sunny Side Up |
| Selznick, BrianBrian Selznick |
Marvels The Marvels |
| 2016 |
Camper, CathyCathy Camper, illus. by Raúl the Third |
Lowriders to the Center of the Earth |
Winner |
|
| Orchard, EricEric Orchard |
Bera the One-Headed Troll |
Finalist |
|
| Larson, HopeHope Larson, illus. by Rebecca Mock |
Compass South |
| Hatke, BenBen Hatke |
Mighty Jack |
| O'Neill, KatieKatie O'Neill |
Princess Princess Ever After |
| Hicks, Faith ErinFaith Erin Hicks, color by Jordie Bellaire |
Nameless City The Nameless City |
| Grill, WilliamWilliam Grill |
Wolves of Currumpaw The Wolves of Currumpaw |
| 2017 |
Kim, JulieJulie Kim |
Where's Halmoni? |
Winner |
|
| Chanani, NidhiNidhi Chanani |
Pashmina |
Finalist |
|
| Hale, ShannonShannon Hale, illus. by LeUyen Pham, and colored by Jane Poole |
Real Friends |
| Ly, GingerGinger Ly, illus. by Molly Park |
Suee and the Shadow |
| Renner, BenjaminBenjamin Renner |
Big Bad Fox The Big Bad Fox |
| Kondo, RobertRobert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi |
Dam Keeper The Dam Keeper |
| 2018 |
Knox Ostertag, MollyMolly Knox Ostertag |
Witch Boy The Witch Boy |
Winner |
|
| Marsden, MariahMariah Marsden, illus. by Brenna Thummler |
Anne of Green Gables |
Finalist |
|
| Brosgol, VeraVera Brosgol |
Be Prepared |
| Kullab, SamyaSamya Kullab, illus. by Jackie Roche |
Escape from Syria |
| Steinke, Aron NelsAron Nels Steinke |
Mr. Wolf's Class |
| Sell, ChadChad Sell |
The Cardboard Kingdom The Cardboard Kingdom |
| O'Neill, KatieKatie O'Neill |
Tea Dragon Society The Tea Dragon Society |
| 2019 |
Craft, JerryJerry Craft |
New Kid |
Winner |
|
| Chmakova, SvetlanaSvetlana Chmakova |
Crush |
Finalist |
|
| Terciero, ReyRey Terciero |
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy |
| Maclear, KyoKyo Maclear |
Operatic |
| Knox Ostertag, MollyMolly Knox Ostertag |
Hidden Witch The Hidden Witch |
| O'Neill, KatieKatie O'Neill |
Tea Dragon Festival The Tea Dragon Festival |
| Tetri, EmilyEmily Tetri |
Tiger vs. Nightmare |
| 2020 |
Jamieson, VictoriaVictoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed, illus. by Victoria Jamieson and |
When Stars Are Scattered |
Winner |
|
| Smith, James OtisJames Otis Smith |
Black Heroes of the Wild West |
Finalists |
|
| Craft, JerryJerry Craft, illus. by Jerry Craft |
Class Act |
| Song, MikaMika Song |
Donut Feed the Squirrels |
| Williams, LilyLily Williams and Karen Schneemann |
Go with the Flow |
| Leyh, KatKat Leyh |
Snapdragon |
| Troïanowski, JohanJohan Troïanowski |
Runaway Princess The Runaway Princess |
| 2021 |
LaMotte, LilyLily LaMotte, illus. by Ann Xu |
Measuring Up |
Winner |
|
| King, ThomasThomas King, illus. by Natasha Donovan |
Borders |
Finalist |
|
| Mercado, YehudiYehudi Mercado |
Chunky |
| Battersby, KatherineKatherine Battersby |
Cranky Chicken |
| Chanani, NidhiNidhi Chanani |
Jukebox |
| Larson, HopeHope Larson, illus. by Rebecca Mock |
Salt Magic |
| Khor, Shing YinShing Yin Khor |
Legend of Auntie Po The Legend of Auntie Po |
| 2022 |
Gonzalez, Christina DiazChristina Diaz Gonzalez, illus. by Gabriela Epstein |
Invisible: A Graphic Novel |
Winner |
|
| Ashwin, KateKate Ashwin, Kel McDonald, and Alina Pete (eds.) |
Woman in the Woods The Woman in the Woods |
Finalist |
|
| Case, JonathanJonathan Case |
Little Monarchs |
| Guojing |
Flamingo The Flamingo |
| Liu, MarjorieMarjorie Liu, illus. by Teny Assakhanian |
Wingbearer |
| Shammas, NadiaNadia Shammas and Sara Alfageeh |
Squire |
| Year |
Contributor(s) |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2006 |
Yang, Gene LuenGene Luen Yang |
American Born Chinese |
Winner |
|
| Medley, LindaLinda Medley |
Castle Waiting |
Finalists |
|
| Chmakova, SvetlanaSvetlana Chmakova |
Dramacon, Vol. 2 |
| Kibuishi, KazuKazu Kibuishi |
Flight, Vol. 3 |
| Abel, JessicaJessica Abel |
La Perdida |
| 2007 |
Sfar, JoannJoann Sfar, illus. by Emmanuel Guibert |
Professor's Daughter, TheThe Professor's Daughter |
Winner |
|
| Tan, ShaunShaun Tan |
Arrival The Arrival |
Finalists |
|
| Kibuishi, KazuKazu Kibuishi (ed.) |
Flight Vol. 4 |
| Abadzis, NickNick Abadzis |
Laika |
| Castellucci, CecilCecil Castellucci, illus. by Jim Rugg |
Plain Janes The Plain Janes |
| 2008 |
Tamaki, MarikoMariko Tamaki, illus. by Steve Rolston |
Emiko Superstar |
Winner |
|
| Black, HollyHolly Black, illus. by Ted Naifeh |
Kin |
Finalists |
|
| Abel, JessicaJessica Abel and Gabe Soria, illus. by Warren Pleece |
Life Sucks |
| Tamaki, MarikoMariko Tamaki, illus. by Jillian Tamaki |
Skim |
| Pedrosa, CyrilCyril Pedrosa, trans. by Edward Gauvin |
Three Shadows |
| 2009 |
Siddell, TomTom Siddell |
Gunnerkrigg Court: Orientation |
Winner |
|
| Schweizer, ChrisChris Schweizer |
Crogan's Vengeance |
Finalist |
|
| Poe, Edgar AllanEdgar Allan Poe, illus. by Gris Grimly |
Edgar Allan Poe's Tales of Death and Dementia |
| Lee, TonyTony Lee, illus. by Sam Hart and Artur Fujita |
Outlaw: The Legend of Robin Hood |
| Innes, LoraLora Innes |
Dreamer: The Consequence of Nathan Hale, Part 1 The Dreamer: The Consequence of Nathan Hale, Part 1 |
| 2010 |
Neri, G.G. Neri, illus. by Randy DuBurke |
Yummy: the Last Days of a Southside Shorty |
Winner |
|
| TenNapel, DougDoug TenNapel |
Ghostopolis |
Finalist |
|
| Larson, HopeHope Larson |
Mercury |
| Timony, Peter and BobbyPeter and Bobby Timony |
Night Owls Vol. 1 |
| Yaginuma, KouKou Yaginuma, trans. by Maya Rosewood |
Twin Spica, Vol. 1 |
| 2011 |
Brosgol, VeraVera Brosgol |
Anya's Ghost |
Winner |
|
| TenNapel, DougDoug TenNapel |
Bad Island |
Finalist |
|
| Ottaviani, JimJim Ottaviani, illus. by Leland Myrick |
Feynman |
| Yang, Gene LuenGene Luen Yang, art by Thien Pham |
Level Up |
| Gulledge, Laura LeeLaura Lee Gulledge |
Page by Paige |
| 2012 |
Hicks, Faith ErinFaith Erin Hicks |
Friends With Boys |
Winner |
|
| Weaver, Lila QuinteroLila Quintero Weaver |
Darkroom: A Memoir in Black and White |
Finalist |
|
| Telgemeier, RainaRaina Telgemeier |
Drama |
| Inzana, RyanRyan Inzana |
Ichiro |
| Yakin, BoazBoaz Yakin, illus. by Joe Infurnari |
Marathon |
| 2013 |
Mechner, JordanJordan Mechner, illus. by LeUyen Pham and Alex Puvilland |
Templar |
Winner |
|
| Allison, JohnJohn Allison |
Bad Machinery |
Finalist |
|
| Yang, Gene LuenGene Luen Yang |
Boxers & Saints |
| Deconnick, Kelly SueKelly Sue Deconnick with Dexter Soy, illus. by
Emma Ríos
|
Captain Marvel, Vol. 1: In Pursuit of Flight |
| Cliff, TonyTony Cliff |
Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant |
| Ito, JunjiJunji Ito |
Uzumaki |
| McKay, SharonSharon McKay, illus. by Daniel LaFrance |
War Brothers |
| 2014 |
Doctorow, CoryCory Doctorow, illus. by Jen Wang |
In Real Life |
Winner |
|
| Gill, Joel ChristianJoel Christian Gill |
Strange Fruit, Vol. I: Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History |
Finalist |
|
| Brooks, MaxMax Brooks, illus. by Caanan White |
Harlem Hellfighters The Harlem Hellfighters |
| Yang, Gene LuenGene Luen Yang and Sonny Liew |
Shadow Hero The Shadow Hero |
| Carroll, EmilyEmily Carroll |
Through the Woods |
| Koyczan, ShaneShane Koyczan |
To This Day: For the Bullied and Beautiful |
| 2015 |
Stevenson, NDND Stevenson |
Nimona |
Winner |
|
| Thrash, MaggieMaggie Thrash |
Honor Girl |
Finalist |
|
| Gage, ChristosChristos Gage, Ruth Gage, and Jackie Lewis |
Lion of Rora |
| Lewis, JohnJohn Lewis with Andrew Aydin, illus. by Nate Powell |
March: Book Two |
| Wilson, G. WillowG. Willow Wilson. art by Adrian Alphona |
Ms. Marvel |
| Towle, BenBen Towle |
Oyster War |
| Rehr, HenrikHenrik Rehr |
Terrorist: Gavrilo Princip, the Assassin Who Ignited World War I |
| 2016 |
Lewis, JohnJohn Lewis with Andrew Aydin, illus. by Nate Powell |
March: Book Three |
Winner |
|
| Samancı, ÖzgeÖzge Samancı |
Dare to Disappoint: Growing Up in Turkey |
Finalist |
|
| Houser, JodyJody Houser, art by Francis Portela and Marguerite Sauvage |
Faith Vol. 1: Hollywood and Vine |
| Hirsh, AnanthAnanth Hirsh and Yuko Ota |
Lucky Penny |
| Liu, MarjorieMarjorie Liu, illus. by Sana Takeda |
Monstress Vol. 1: Awakening |
| Wilson, G. WillowG. Willow Wilson. art by Adrian Alphona |
Ms. Marvel Vol. 5: Super Famous |
| Backderf, DerfDerf Backderf |
Trashed |
| 2017 |
Westerfeld, ScottScott Westerfeld, illus. by Alex Puvilland |
Spill Zone |
Winner |
|
| Moore, KieronKieron Moore, illus. by Rajesh Nagulakonda |
Buddha: An Enlightened Life |
Finalist |
|
| Yang, Gene LuenGene Luen Yang |
New Super-Man Vol. 1: Made In China (Rebirth) |
| Castellucci, CecilCecil Castellucci, illus. by José Pimienta |
Soupy Leaves Home |
| Walden, TillieTillie Walden |
Spinning |
| Hesse, TysonTyson Hesse |
Diesel: Ignition |
| 2018 |
Krosoczka, Jarrett J.Jarrett J. Krosoczka |
Hey, Kiddo |
Winner |
|
| Frank, AnneAnne Frank, adapted by Ari Folman |
Anne Frank's Diary |
Finalist |
|
| Gillman, MelanieMelanie Gillman |
As the Crow Flies |
| Neri, G.G. Neri, illus. by Corban Wilkin |
Grand Theft Horse |
| Walden, TillieTillie Walden |
On a Sunbeam |
| Kadlecik, SebastianSebastian Kadlecik (creator), Kit Steinkellner (writer), Emma Steinkellner (illus.), and Valeria Tranier (trans.) |
Quince |
| Wang, JenJen Wang |
Prince and the Dressmaker The Prince and the Dressmaker |
| 2019 |
Robertson, David A.David A. Robertson, Jen Storm, Katherena Vermette, Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair, Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley, Richard Van Camp, Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley, and Sonny Assu |
This Place: 150 Years Retold |
Winner |
|
| Greentea, VeraVera Greentea and Yana Bogatch |
Grimoire Noir |
Finalist |
|
| Venable, Colleen A. F.Colleen A. F. Venable, illus. by Ellen T. Crenshaw |
Kiss Number 8 |
| Walker, SuzanneSuzanne Walker, art by Wendy Xuwqqs |
Mooncakes |
| Spillett, TashaTasha Spillett |
Surviving the City |
| Takei, GeorgeGeorge Takei |
They Called Us Enemy |
| 2020 |
Yang, Gene LuenGene Luen Yang, illus. by Gurihiru |
Superman Smashes the Klan |
Winner |
|
| Ha, RobinRobin Ha, illus. by Robin Ha |
Almost American Girl |
Finalist |
|
| Feder, TylerTyler Feder |
Dancing at the Pity Party |
| Hughes, KikuKiku Hughes |
Displacement |
| Curato, MikeMike Curato, illus. by Mike Curato |
Flamer |
| Fahmy, HudaHuda Fahmy |
That Can Be Arranged |
| Sanchez, AlexAlex Sanchez, illus. by Jul Maroh |
You Brought Me the Ocean |
| 2021 |
Frasier, CrystalCrystal Frasier, illus. by Val Wise and Oscar O. Jupiter (letterer) |
Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms |
Winner |
|
| Ball, AlverneAlverne Ball, illus. by Stacey Robinson, Reynaldo Anderson, and Colette Yellow Robe |
Across the Tracks: Remembering Greenwood, Black Wall Street, and the Tulsa Race Massacre |
Finalist |
|
| Brown, DonDon Brown |
In the Shadow of the Fallen Towers: The Seconds, Minutes, Hours, Days, Weeks, Months, and Years after the 9/11 Attacks |
| Hébert, Hébert, trans. by Shelley Tanaka |
My Body in Pieces |
| Crilley, MarkMark Crilley |
My Last Summer with Cass |
| McKinney, McKinney, illus. by Robyn Smith |
Nubia: Real One |
| Ostertag, Molly KnoxMolly Knox Ostertag |
Girl from the Sea The Girl from the Sea |
| 2022 |
Gao, LauraLaura Gao |
Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American |
Winner |
|
| Year |
Author(s) |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2006 |
Aston, DiannaDianna Aston, illus. by Sylvia Long |
Egg is Quiet An Egg is Quiet |
Winner |
|
| Raczka, BobBob Raczka |
3-D ABC: A Sculptural Alphabet |
Finalists |
|
| McCarthy, MeghanMeghan McCarthy |
Aliens Are Coming! The True Account of the 1938 War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast |
| Schaefer, Lola M.Lola M. Schaefer, illus. by Cathie Felstead |
Island Grows An Island Grows |
| Markle, SandraSandra Markle, illus. by Alan Marks |
Little Lost Bat |
| 2007 |
Floca, BrianBrian Floca |
Lightship |
Winner |
|
| Flatt, LizannLizann Flatt, illus. by Scot Ritchie |
Let's Go! |
Finalists |
|
| Jenkins, SteveSteve Jenkins |
Living Color |
| Judge, LitaLita Judge |
One Thousand Tracings: Healing the Wounds of World War II |
| Sayre, April PulleyApril Pulley Sayre, illus. by Scot Ritchie |
Vulture View |
| Schwartz, DavidDavid Schwartz and Yael Schy, photos by Dwight Kuhn |
Where in the Wild? |
| 2008 |
Bishop, NicNic Bishop |
Frogs |
Winner |
|
| Bryant, JenJen Bryant, illus. by Melissa Sweet |
River of Words A River of Words |
Finalists |
|
| McCarthy, MeghanMeghan McCarthy |
Astronaut Handbook |
| Fradin, Dennis BrindellDennis Brindell Fradin, illus. by Larry Day |
Duel! Burr and Hamilton's Deadly War of Words |
| Stockdale, SusanSusan Stockdale |
Fabulous Fishes |
| Ray, Deborah KoganDeborah Kogan Ray |
Wanda Gág: The Girl Who Lived to Draw |
| Winter, JeanetteJeanette Winter |
Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa |
| 2009 |
Barton, ChrisChris Barton, illus. by Tony Persiani |
Day-Glo Brothers, TheThe Day-Glo Brothers |
Winner |
|
| Deedy, Carmen AgraCarmen Agra Deedy with Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah, illus. by Thomas Gonzalez |
14 Cows for America |
Finalist |
|
| Jenkins, SteveSteve Jenkins |
Down, Down, Down: A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea: |
| Ajmera, MayaMaya Ajmera, Cynthia Pon, and Magda Nakassis |
Faith |
| Earhart, KristinKristin Earhart (ed.), photos by Teruyuki Komiya |
Life-Size Zoo: From Tiny Rodents to Gigantic Elephants, An Actual Size Animal Encyclopedia |
| Corey, ShanaShana Corey, illus. by Edwin Fotheringham |
Mermaid Queen: The Spectacular True Story Of Annette Kellerman, Who Swam Her Way To Fame, Fortune & Swimsuit History! |
| Floca, BrianBrian Floca |
Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 |
| 2010 |
Kerley, BarbaraBarbara Kerley, illus. by Edwin Fotheringham |
Extraordinary Life of Mark Twain (According to Susy), TheThe Extraordinary Life of Mark Twain (According to Susy) |
Winner |
|
| Jenkins, SteveSteve Jenkins |
Bones: Skeletons and How They Work |
Finalist |
|
| Ray, Deborah KoganDeborah Kogan Ray |
Dinosaur Mountain: Digging into the Jurassic Age |
| Tavares, MattMatt Tavares |
Henry Aaron's Dream |
| McCarthy, MeghanMeghan McCarthy |
Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum |
| Pinkney, AndreaAndrea Pinkney, illus. by Brian Pinkney |
Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down |
| Orgill, RoxaneRoxane Orgill, illus. by Sean Qualls |
Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Ella Fitzgerald |
| 2011 |
Beccia, CarlynCarlyn Beccia |
I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History's Strangest Cures |
Winner |
|
| Lyon, George EllaGeorge Ella Lyon, illus. by Katherine Tillotson |
All the Water in the World |
Finalist |
|
| Stockdale, SusanSusan Stockdale |
Bring On the Birds |
| Jenkins, MartinMartin Jenkins, illus. by Vicky White |
Can We Save the Tiger? |
| Galbraith, Kathryn O.Kathryn O. Galbraith, illus. by Wendy Anderson Halperin |
Planting the Wild Garden |
| Markle, SandraSandra Markle |
Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs |
| Arnosky, JimJim Arnosky |
Thunder Birds: Nature's Flying Predators |
| 2012 |
Potter, AliciaAlicia Potter, illus. by Melissa Sweet |
Mrs Harkness and the Panda |
Winner |
|
| Sweet, MelissaMelissa Sweet |
Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade |
Finalist |
|
| Davies, NicolaNicola Davies, illus. by Brita Granström |
Dolphin Baby! |
| Halfmann, JanetJanet Halfmann, illus. by
Betsy Thompson
|
Eggs 1, 2, 3: Who Will the Babies Be? |
| Chin, JasonJason Chin |
Island: A Story of the Galápagos |
| Kalman, MairaMaira Kalman |
Looking at Lincoln |
| Bishop, NicNic Bishop |
Snakes |
| Year |
Author |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2006 |
Freedman, RussellRussell Freedman |
Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott |
Winner |
|
| Fleischman, SidSid Fleischman |
Escape! |
Finalists |
|
| Wolf, AlanAlan Wolf |
Immersed in Verse |
| Krull, KathleenKathleen Krull, illustrated by Boris Kulikov |
Isaac Newton |
| Thimmesh, CatherineCatherine Thimmesh |
Team Moon |
| 2007 |
Barakat, IbtisamIbtisam Barakat |
Tasting the Sky: A Palestinian Childhood |
Winner |
|
| Krull, KathleenKathleen Krull |
Marie Curie |
Finalists |
|
| Dingle, AdrianAdrian Dingle, illustrated by Simon Basher |
Periodic Table: Elements with Style! The Periodic Table: Elements with Style! |
| Drobot, EveEve Drobot |
Smart-Opedia |
| Burns, Loree GriffinLoree Griffin Burns |
Tracking Trash |
| Sis, PeterPeter Sis |
Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain |
| Freedman, RussellRussell Freedman |
Who Was First? |
| 2008 |
Busby, CylinCylin Busby and John Busby |
Year We Disappeared: A Father-Daughter Memoir, TheThe Year We Disappeared: A Father-Daughter Memoir |
Winner |
|
| Aguilar, DavidDavid Aguilar |
11 Planets: A New View of the Solar System |
Finalists |
|
| Nelson, Scott ReynoldsScott Reynolds Nelson |
Ain’t Nothing but a Man |
| Redd, Nancy AmandaNancy Amanda Redd |
Body Drama |
| Sheinkin, SteveSteve Sheinkin |
King George: What Was His Problem? |
| Sandler, MartinMartin Sandler |
Lincoln Through the Lens |
| Boos, BenBen Boos |
Swords: An Artist's Devotion |
| Nelson, KadirKadir Nelson |
We Are the Ship |
| 2009 |
Turner, Pamela S.Pamela S. Turner, illustrated by Andy Comins |
Frog Scientist, TheThe Frog Scientist |
Winner |
|
| Hoose, PhillipPhillip Hoose |
Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice |
Finalist |
|
| Smith, LarryLarry Smith |
I Can't Keep My Own Secrets |
| Partridge, ElizabethElizabeth Partridge |
Marching For Freedom: Walk Together Children and Don't You Grow Weary |
| Walker, Sally M.Sally M. Walker |
Written in Bone |
| 2010 |
Jurmain, SuzanneSuzanne Jurmain |
Secret of the Yellow Death: A True Story of Medical Sleuthing, TheThe Secret of the Yellow Death: A True Story of Medical Sleuthing |
Winner |
|
| Janeczko, Paul B.Paul B. Janeczko |
Dark Game: True Spy Stories The Dark Game: True Spy Stories |
Finalist |
|
| Burns, Loree GriffinLoree Griffin Burns |
Hive Detectives: Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe The Hive Detectives: Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe |
| Montgomery, SySy Montgomery |
Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot |
| Mazer, AnneAnne Mazer and Ellen Potter |
Spilling Ink: A Young Writer's Handbook |
| Molnar, Haya LeahHaya Leah Molnar |
Under a Red Sky: Memoir of a Childhood in Communist Romania |
| Alphin, Elaine MarieElaine Marie Alphin |
Unspeakable Crime: The Prosecution and Persecution of Leo Frank An Unspeakable Crime: The Prosecution and Persecution of Leo Frank |
| 2011 |
Fleming, CandaceCandace Fleming |
Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart |
Winner |
|
| Bragg, GeorgiaGeorgia Bragg |
How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous |
Finalist |
|
| Ross, StewartStewart Ross, illus. by Stephen Biesty |
Into the Unknown: How Great Explorers Found Their Way by Land, Sea, and Air |
| McClafferty, Carla KilloughCarla Killough McClafferty |
Many Faces of George Washington: Remaking a Presidential Icon The Many Faces of George Washington: Remaking a Presidential Icon |
| Sheinkin, SteveSteve Sheinkin |
Notorious Benedict Arnold The Notorious Benedict Arnold |
| Bausum, AnnAnn Bausum |
Unraveling Freedom: The Battle for Democracy on the Home Front During World War I |
| 2012 |
Sheinkin, SteveSteve Sheinkin |
Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon |
Winner |
|
| Skrypuch, MarshaMarsha Skrypuch |
Last Airlift: A Vietnamese Orphan's Rescue from War |
Finalist |
|
| Hoose, PhillipPhillip Hoose |
Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95 |
| Montgomery, SySy Montgomery |
Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World |
| Hopkinson, DeborahDeborah Hopkinson |
Titanic: Voices From the Disaster |
| Year |
Author |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2013 |
LeBlanc Cate, AnnetteAnnette LeBlanc Cate |
Look Up!: Bird-Watching in Your Own Backyard |
Winner |
|
| Alvear Shecter, VickyVicky Alvear Shecter |
Anubis Speaks! |
Finalist |
|
| Moss, MarissaMarissa Moss |
Barbed Wire Baseball |
| Judge, LitaLita Judge |
How Big Were Dinosaurs? |
| Floca, BrianBrian Floca |
Locomotive |
| Heiligman, DeborahDeborah Heiligman |
The Boy Who Loved Math |
| Rusch, ElizabethElizabeth Rusch, illustrated by Susan Swan |
Volcano Rising |
| 2014 |
Stewart, MelissaMelissa Stewart |
Feathers: Not Just for Flying |
Winner |
|
| Freedman, RussellRussell Freedman |
Angel Island: Gateway to Gold Mountain |
Finalist |
|
| Montgomery, SySy Montgomery |
Chasing Cheetahs: The Race to Save Africa's Fastest Cat |
| Burns, Loree GriffinLoree Griffin Burns |
Handle With Care: An Unusual Butterfly Journey |
| Tonatiuh, DuncanDuncan Tonatiuh |
Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation |
| Markle, SandraSandra Markle |
Case of the Vanishing Little Brown Bats The Case of the Vanishing Little Brown Bats |
| Johnson, Rebecca L.Rebecca L. Johnson |
When Lunch Fights Back |
| 2015 |
Heos, BridgetBridget Heos, illustrated by Jennifer Plecas |
I, Fly: The Buzz About Flies and How Awesome They Are |
Winner |
|
| Thompson, Laurie AnnLaurie Ann Thompson |
Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah |
Finalist |
|
| Jarrow, GailGail Jarrow |
Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid Mary |
| Thompson, BenBen Thompson |
Guts & Glory: The Vikings |
| Stabler, DavidDavid Stabler |
Kid Presidents: True Tales of Childhood from America's Presidents |
| Paul, MirandaMiranda Paul |
One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia |
| Silvey, AnitaAnita Silvey |
Untamed: The Wild Life of Jane Goodall |
| Year |
Author |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2016 |
Fleming, CandaceCandace Fleming |
Giant Squid |
Winner |
|
| Mattick, LindsayLindsay Mattick, illus. by Sophie Blackall |
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear |
Finalist |
|
| Keating, JessJess Keating |
Pink Is For Blobfish: Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals |
| Hirsch, Rebecca E.Rebecca E. Hirsch, illus. by Mia Posada |
Plants Can't Sit Still |
| Bowman, Donna JanellDonna Janell Bowman, illus. by Daniel Minter |
Step Right Up: How Doc and Jim Key Taught the World about Kindness |
| Goodman, Susan E.Susan E. Goodman, illus. by E. B. Lewis |
First Step: How One Girl Put Segregation on Trial The First Step: How One Girl Put Segregation on Trial |
| Burnham, CathleenCathleen Burnham |
Tortuga Squad: Kids Saving Sea Turtles in Costa Rica |
| 2017 |
Arnold, CarolineCaroline Arnold |
Hatching Chicks in Room 6 |
Winner |
|
| Forchuk Skrypuch, MarshaMarsha Forchuk Skrypuch with Tuan Ho, illustrated by Brian Deines |
Adrift at Sea: A Vietnamese Boy's Story of Survival |
Finalist |
|
| Tonatiuh, DuncanDuncan Tonatiuh |
Danza!: Amalia Hernández and Mexico's Folkloric Ballet |
| Barton, ChrisChris Barton, illus. by Victo Ngai |
Dazzle Ships: World War I and the Art of Confusion |
| Knowles, LauraLaura Knowles |
Once Upon a Jungle |
| Keating, JessJess Keating, illus. by Marta Álvarez Miguéns |
Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist |
| Keating, JessJess Keating |
What Makes a Monster?: Discovering the World's Scariest Creatures |
| 2018 |
Valdez, PatriciaPatricia Valdez, illus. by Felicita Sala |
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor |
Winner |
|
| Kelly, IreneIrene Kelly |
Frog's Life A Frog's Life |
Finalist |
|
| Bruchac, JosephJoseph Bruchac, illus. by Liz Amini-Holmes |
Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code: A Navajo Code Talker's Story |
| Cusolito, MichelleMichelle Cusolito, illus. by Nicole Wong |
Flying Deep: Climb Inside Deep-Sea Submersible Alvin |
| Maynard, ThaneThane Maynard |
Saving Fiona: The Story of the World's Most Famous Baby Hippo |
| Renaud, AnneAnne Renaud, illus. by Marie Lafrance |
True Tale of a Giantess: The Story of Anna Swan The True Tale of a Giantess: The Story of Anna Swan |
| Barton, ChrisChris Barton, illus. by Ekua Holmes |
What Do You Do with a Voice Like That?: The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan |
| 2019 |
Paul, MirandaMiranda Paul, illus. by Jason Chin |
Nine Months: Before a Baby Is Born |
Winner |
|
| Booth Sweeney, LindaLinda Booth Sweeney, illus. by Shawn Fields |
Monument Maker: Daniel Chester French and the Lincoln Memorial |
Finalist |
|
| Thomas, IsabelIsabel Thomas, illus. by Daniel Egnéus |
Moth |
| Moore, LindsayLindsay Moore |
Sea Bear: A Journey for Survival |
| Stewart, MelissaMelissa Stewart, illus. by Sarah S. Brannen |
Seashells: More Than a Home |
| Wittenstein, BarryBarry Wittenstein, illus. by Keith Mallett |
Sonny's Bridge: Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins Finds His Groove |
| Hood, SusanSusan Hood and Patthana Sornhiran, illus. by Dow Phumiruk |
Titan and the Wild Boars: The True Cave Rescue of the Thai Soccer Team |
| 2020 |
Messner, KateKate Messner and Adam Rex |
Next President: The Unexpected Beginnings and Unwritten Future of America’s Presidents The Next President: The Unexpected Beginnings and Unwritten Future of America’s Presidents |
Winner |
|
| Skeers, LindaLinda Skeers, illus. by Marta Álvarez Miguéns |
Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist |
Finalist |
|
| Fleming, CandaceCandace Fleming, illus. by Eric Rohmann |
Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera |
| Metcalf, Lindsay H.Lindsay H. Metcalf, Keila V. Dawson, and Jeanette Bradley (eds.), illus. by Jeanette Bradley |
No Voice Too Small: Fourteen Young Americans Making History |
| Sanders, RobRob Sanders, illus. by Nabi H. Ali |
Fighting Infantryman The Fighting Infantryman |
| Halfmann, JanetJanet Halfmann, illus. by Duane Smith |
Story of Civil War Hero Robert Smalls The Story of Civil War Hero Robert Smalls |
| Pincus, MeegMeeg Pincus, illus. by Yas Imamura |
Winged Wonders: Solving the Monarch Migration Mystery |
| 2021 |
Hoyt, MeganMegan Hoyt, illus. by Iacopo Bruno |
Bartali's Bicycle: The True Story of Gino Bartali, Italy's Secret Hero |
Winner |
|
| Wallmark, LaurieLaurie Wallmark, illus. by Brooke Smart |
Code Breaker, Spy Hunter: How Elizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars |
Finalist |
|
| Nordstrom, KristenKristen Nordstrom, illus. by Paul Boston |
Mimic Makers: Biomimicry Inventors Inspired by Nature |
| Abery, JulieJulie Abery, illus. by Chris Sasaki |
Sakamoto's Swim Club: How a Teacher Led an Unlikely Team to Victory |
| Tomsic, KimKim Tomsic, illus. by Hadley Hooper |
Elephants Come Home: A True Story of Seven Elephants, Two People, and One Extraordinary Friendship The Elephants Come Home: A True Story of Seven Elephants, Two People, and One Extraordinary Friendship |
| Lang, HeatherHeather Lang, illus. by Jana Christy |
Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest |
| Sorell, TraciTraci Sorell, illus. by Frané Lessac |
We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know |
| 2022 |
Lilley, MattMatt Lilley, illus. by Dan Tavis |
Good Eating: The Short Life of Krill |
Winner |
|
| Year |
Author |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2016 |
Stelson, CarenCaren Stelson |
Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story |
Winner |
|
| Tougias, Michael J.Michael J. Tougias |
Storm Too Soon: A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80 Foot Seas A Storm Too Soon: A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80 Foot Seas |
Finalist |
|
| Jarrow, GailGail Jarrow |
Bubonic Panic: When Plague Invaded America |
| Cerniglia Beccia, CarlynCarlyn Cerniglia Beccia |
Fashion Rebels: Style Icons Who Changed the World through Fashion |
| Noyes, DeborahDeborah Noyes |
Ten Days a Madwoman: The Daring Life and Turbulent Times of the Original "Girl" Reporter, Nellie Bly |
| Barret Osborne, LindaLinda Barret Osborne |
This Land Is Our Land: A History of American Immigration |
| Freedman, RussellRussell Freedman |
We Will Not Be Silent: The White Rose Student Resistance Movement That Defied Adolf Hitler |
| 2017 |
Paquette, Ammi-JoanAmmi-Joan Paquette |
Two Truths and a Lie: It's Alive! |
Winner |
|
| Rose, Deborah LeeDeborah Lee Rose |
Beauty and the Beak: How Science, Technology, and a 3D-Printed Beak Rescued a Bald Eagle |
Finalist |
|
| Atkins, LauraLaura Atkins and Stan Yogi, illus. by Yutaka Houlette |
Fred Korematsu Speaks Up |
| Olson, TodTod Olson |
The Incredible Journey of Apollo 13 |
| Bolden, TonyaTonya Bolden |
Pathfinders: The Journeys of 16 Extraordinary Black Souls |
| Nelson, S. D.S. D. Nelson |
Red Cloud |
| Newman, PatriciaPatricia Newman |
Zoo Scientists to the Rescue |
| 2018 |
Milner Halls, KellyKelly Milner Halls |
Death Eaters: Meet Nature's Scavengers |
Winner |
|
| Albee, SarahSarah Albee |
Dog Days of History: The Incredible Story of Our Best Friends |
Finalist |
|
| Krull, KathleenKathleen Krull |
Frenemies in the Family: Famous Brothers and Sisters Who Butted Heads and Had Each Other's Backs |
| Goldman Rubin, SusanSusan Goldman Rubin |
Maya Lin: Thinking with Her Hands |
| Montgomery, SySy Montgomery |
Hyena Scientist The Hyena Scientist |
| Skerry, BrianBrian Skerry |
Ultimate Book of Sharks The Ultimate Book of Sharks |
| Paquette, Ammi-JoanAmmi-Joan Paquette |
Two Truths and a Lie: Histories and Mysterie |
| 2019 |
Noah, TrevorTrevor Noah |
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted) |
Winner |
|
| Wohlleben, PeterPeter Wohlleben |
Can You Hear the Trees Talking?: Discovering the Hidden Life of the Forest |
Finalist |
|
| Ogle, RexRex Ogle |
Free Lunch |
| Matthews David, AlisonAlison Matthews David |
Killer Style: How Fashion Has Injured, Maimed, and Murdered Through History |
| Poliquin, RachelRachel Poliquin |
Moles |
| Johnson, KatherineKatherine Johnson |
Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson |
| Boyce, Jo Ann AllenJo Ann Allen Boyce |
This Promise of Change: One Girl's Story in the Fight for School Equality |
| 2020 |
Soontornvat, ChristinaChristina Soontornvat |
All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team |
Winner |
|
| Rocco, JohnJohn Rocco |
How We Got to the Moon: The People, Technology, and Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity's Greatest Adventure |
Finalist |
|
| Newman, MagdalenaMagdalena Newman and Nathaniel Newman, illus. by Neil Swaab |
Normal: One Kid's Extraordinary Journey |
| Pego, AnaAna Pego and Minhós Martins, illus. by Bernado P. Carvalho |
Plasticus Maritimus: An Invasive Species |
| Marquardt, MegMeg Marquardt |
STEM in the Final Four |
| Hudson, WadeWade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson (eds.) |
Talk: Conversations about Race, Love & Truth The Talk: Conversations about Race, Love & Truth |
| Kyi, Tanya LloydTanya Lloyd Kyi, illus. by Drew Shannon |
This Is Your Brain on Stereotypes: How Science Is Tackling Unconscious Bias |
| 2021 |
Melander, RochelleRochelle Melander, illus. by Melina Ontiveros |
Mightier Than the Sword: Rebels, Reformers, and Revolutionaries Who Changed the World Through Writing |
Winner |
|
| Sorell, TraciTraci Sorell, illus. by Natasha Donovan |
Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer |
Finalist |
|
| Fleming, CandaceCandace Fleming |
Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun's Tomb The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun's Tomb |
| Yelchin, EugeneEugene Yelchin |
Genius Under the Table: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain The Genius Under the Table: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain |
| Bunting, PhilipPhilip Bunting |
World's Most Pointless Animals: Or are they? The World's Most Pointless Animals: Or are they? |
| Weatherford, Carole BostonCarole Boston Weatherford, illus. by Floyd Cooper |
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre |
| Stynes, YumiYumi Stynes and Dr. Melissa Kang, illus. by Jenny Latham |
Welcome to Your Period! |
| 2022 |
Joy, AngelaAngela Joy, illus. by Janelle Washington |
Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement |
Winner |
|
| Year |
Author |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2017 |
|
Whydah: A Pirate Ship Feared, Wrecked, and Found The Whydah: A Pirate Ship Feared, Wrecked, and Found |
Winner |
|
| Wallace, Sandra NeilSandra Neil Wallace |
Bound by Ice: A True North Pole Survival Story |
Finalist |
|
| Losure, MaryMary Losure |
Isaac the Alchemist: Secrets of Isaac Newton, Reveal'd |
| Schwartz, Heather E.Heather E. Schwartz |
Locked Up for Freedom: Civil Rights Protesters at the Leesburg Stockade |
| Macy, SueSue Macy |
Motor Girls: How Women Took the Wheel and Drove Boldly Into the Twentieth Century |
| Albee, SarahSarah Albee |
Poison: Deadly Deeds, Perilous Professions, and Murderous Medicines |
| Sheinkin, SteveSteve Sheinkin |
Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team |
| 2018 |
Partridge, ElizabethElizabeth Partridge |
Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam |
Winner |
|
| Sandler, Martin W.Martin W. Sandler |
Apollo 8: The Mission That Changed Everything |
Finalist |
|
| Sutton, PatriciaPatricia Sutton |
Capsized!: The Forgotten Story of the SS Eastland Disaster |
| Swanson, James L.James L. Swanson |
Chasing King's Killer: The Hunt for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Assassin |
| Bolden, TonyaTonya Bolden |
Facing Frederick: The Life of Frederick Douglass, a Monumental American Man |
| Jarrow, GailGail Jarrow |
Spooked!: How a Radio Broadcast and The War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America |
| Kean, SamSam Kean |
Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Rivalry, Adventure, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Rivalry, Adventure, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements |
| 2019 |
Lendler, IanIan Lendler |
First Dinosaur: How Science Solved the Greatest Mystery on Earth The First Dinosaur: How Science Solved the Greatest Mystery on Earth |
Winner |
|
| Sandler, Martin W.Martin W. Sandler |
1919 The Year That Changed America |
Finalist |
|
| Kluger, JeffreyJeffrey Kluger |
Disaster Strikes!: The Most Dangerous Space Missions of All Time |
| Hollihan, Kerrie LoganKerrie Logan Hollihan |
Mummies Exposed!: Creepy and True #1 |
| Pitman, Gayle E.Gayle E. Pitman |
Stonewall Riots: Coming Out in the Streets |
| Jarrow, GailGail Jarrow |
Poison Eaters: Fighting Danger and Fraud in our Food and Drugs The Poison Eaters: Fighting Danger and Fraud in our Food and Drugs |
| Year |
Author |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2013 |
Sandler, Martin W.Martin W. Sandler |
Imprisoned: The Betrayal of Japanese Americans during World War II |
Winner |
|
| Alvear Shecter, VickyVicky Alvear Shecter |
Breakfast on Mars and 37 Other Delectable Essays |
Finalist |
|
| Leyson, LeonLeon Leyson |
Boy on the Wooden Box: How the Impossible Became Possible . . . on Schindler's List The Boy on the Wooden Box: How the Impossible Became Possible . . . on Schindler's List |
| Reef, CatherineCatherine Reef |
Bronte Sisters: The Brief Lives of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne The Bronte Sisters: The Brief Lives of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne |
| Swanson, James L.James L. Swanson |
President Has Been Shot!": The Assassination of John F. Kennedy "The President Has Been Shot!": The Assassination of John F. Kennedy |
| 2014 |
Fleming, CandaceCandace Fleming |
Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia |
Winner |
|
| Coe, AlexisAlexis Coe |
Alice + Freda Forever: A Murder in Memphis |
Finalist |
|
| Thompson, Laurie AnnLaurie Ann Thompson |
Be a Changemaker: How to Start Something That Matters |
| Kuklin, Kuklin |
Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out |
| Van Wagenen, MayaMaya Van Wagenen |
Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek |
| Mitchell, DonDon Mitchell |
Freedom Summer Murders The Freedom Summer Murders |
| Sheinkin, SteveSteve Sheinkin |
Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights |
| 2015 |
Sheinkin, SteveSteve Sheinkin |
Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War |
Winner |
|
| Houtman, JacquelineJacqueline Houtman, Walter Naegle, and Michael G. Long |
Bayard Rustin: The Invisible Activist |
Finalist |
|
| Hopkinson, Hopkinson |
Courage & Defiance: Stories of Spies, Saboteurs, and Survivors in World War II Denmark |
| Lowinger, KathyKathy Lowinger |
Give Me Wings: How a Choir of Former Slaves Took on the World |
| Ganda, MartinMartin Ganda |
I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives |
| Anderson, M. T.M. T. Anderson |
Symphony for the City of the Dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad |
| Blumenthal, KarenKaren Blumenthal |
Tommy: The Gun That Changed America |
| 2016 |
Lee, SungjuSungju Lee |
Every Falling Star: The True Story of How I Survived and Escaped North Korea |
Winner |
|
| Wallace, RichRich Wallace |
Blood Brother: Jonathan Daniels and His Sacrifice for Civil Rights |
Finalist |
|
| Heos, BridgetBridget Heos |
Blood, Bullets, and Bones: The Story of Forensic Science from Sherlock Holmes to DNA |
| Davis, Kenneth C.Kenneth C. Davis |
In the Shadow of Liberty: The Hidden History of Slavery, Four Presidents, and Five Black Lives |
| Conkling, WinifredWinifred Conkling |
Radioactive!: How Irène Curie and Lise Meitner Revolutionized Science and Changed the World |
| Miller, SarahSarah Miller |
Borden Murders: Lizzie Borden and the Trial of the Century The Borden Murders: Lizzie Borden and the Trial of the Century |
| McCormick, PatriciaPatricia McCormick |
Plot to Kill Hitler: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Unlikely Hero The Plot to Kill Hitler: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Unlikely Hero |
| Year |
Author(s) |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2017 |
Heiligman, DeborahDeborah Heiligman |
Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers |
Winner |
|
| Kops, DeborahDeborah Kops |
Alice Paul and the Fight for Women's Rights: From the Vote to the Equal Rights Amendment |
Finalists |
|
| Uwiringiyimana, SandraSandra Uwiringiyimana |
How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child |
| Prager, SarahSarah Prager |
Queer, There, and Everywhere: 23 People Who Changed the World |
| Bausum, AnnAnn Bausum |
March Against Fear: The Last Great Walk of the Civil Rights Movement and the Emergence of Black Power The March Against Fear: The Last Great Walk of the Civil Rights Movement and the Emergence of Black Power |
| Marrin, AlbertAlbert Marrin |
Uprooted: The Japanese American Experience During World War II |
| Frydenborg, KayKay Frydenborg |
Dog in the Cave: The Wolves Who Made Us Human A Dog in the Cave: The Wolves Who Made Us Human |
| 2018 |
Hendrix, JohnJohn Hendrix |
Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler |
Winner |
|
| Blumenthal, KarenKaren Blumenthal |
Bonnie and Clyde: The Making of a Legend |
Finalist |
|
| Stevenson, BryanBryan Stevenson |
Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults) |
| Bascomb, NealNeal Bascomb |
Grand Escape: The Greatest Prison Breakout of the 20th Century The Grand Escape: The Greatest Prison Breakout of the 20th Century |
| Conkling, WinifredWinifred Conkling |
Votes for Women!: American Suffragists and the Battle for the Ballot |
| Anderson, CarolCarol Anderson |
We Are Not Yet Equal: Understanding Our Racial Divide |
| Parkland Student Journalists |
We Say #NeverAgain: Reporting by the Parkland Student Journalists |
| 2019 |
Rhodes, JamesJames Rhodes, illus. by Martin O’Neill |
Playlist: The Rebels and Revolutionaries of Sound |
Winner |
|
| Wein, ElizabethElizabeth Wein |
Thousand Sisters: The Heroic Airwomen of the Soviet Union in World War II A Thousand Sisters: The Heroic Airwomen of the Soviet Union in World War II |
Finalist |
|
| Anderson, CarolCarol Anderson |
One Person, No Vote: How Not All Voters Are Treated Equally (YA edition) |
| Heiligman, DeborahDeborah Heiligman |
Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of "The Children's Ship" |
| 2020 |
Reynolds, JasonJason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi |
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You |
Winner |
|
| Johnson, George M.George M. Johnson |
All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto |
Finalist |
|
| Blumenthal, KarenKaren Blumenthal |
Jane Against the World: Roe v. Wade and the Fight for Reproductive Rights |
| Sabic-El-Rayess, AmraAmra Sabic-El-Rayess, illus. by Laura L. Sullivan |
Cat I Never Named: A True Story of Love, War, and Survival The Cat I Never Named: A True Story of Love, War, and Survival |
| Moore, KateKate Moore |
Radium Girls The Radium Girls: Young Readers' Edition |
| Ryle, RobynRobyn Ryle |
Throw Like a Girl, Cheer Like a Boy: The Evolution of Gender, Identity, and Race in Sports |
| Duany, GerGer Duany and Garen Thomas |
Walk Toward the Rising Sun: From Child Soldier to Ambassador of Peace |
| 2021 |
Ogle, RexRex Ogle |
Punching Bag |
Winner |
|
| Treuer, AntonAnton Treuer |
Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask: Young Readers Edition |
Finalist |
|
| Cherrix, AmyAmy Cherrix |
In the Shadow of the Moon: America, Russia, and the Hidden History of the Space Race |
| Allaire, ChristianChristian Allaire |
Power of Style The Power of Style |
| Theoharis, JeanneJeanne Theoharis, adapted by Brandy Colbert and Jeanne Theoharis |
Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks: Adapted for Young People The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks: Adapted for Young People |
| 2022 |
Greenfield, Amy ButlerAmy Butler Greenfield |
Woman All Spies Fear: Code Breaker Elizebeth Smith Friedman and Her Hidden Life The Woman All Spies Fear: Code Breaker Elizebeth Smith Friedman and Her Hidden Life |
Winner |
|
| Year |
Author(s) |
Title |
Result |
Ref. |
| 2006 |
Sidman, JoyceJoyce Sidman, illus. by Beth Krommes |
Butterfly Eyes and Other Secrets of the Meadow |
Winner |
|
| Rex, AdamAdam Rex |
Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich |
Finalists |
|
| Florian, DouglasDouglas Florian |
Handsprings |
| Myers, Walter DeanWalter Dean Myers, illus. by Christopher Myers |
Jazz |
| Siebert, DianeDiane Siebert, illus. by Johnson, Stephen T.Stephen T. Johnson |
Tour America: A Journey Through Poems and Art |
| 2007 |
Sidman, JoyceJoyce Sidman, illus. by Pamela Zagarenski |
This is Just to Say |
Winner |
|
| Worth, ValerieValerie Worth, illus. by Steve Jenkins |
Animal Poems |
Finalists |
|
| Schlitz, Laura AmyLaura Amy Schlitz, illus. by Robert Byrd |
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! |
| Yolen, JaneJane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters (eds.), illus. by Polly Dunbar |
Here's a Little Poem |
| Miller, KateKate Miller |
Poems in Black and White |
| Wong, Janet S.Janet S. Wong, illus. by Julie Paschkis |
Twist: Yoga Poems |
| Hemphill, StephanieStephanie Hemphill |
Your Own, Sylvia |
| 2008 |
Nye, Naomi ShihabNaomi Shihab Nye |
Honeybee: poems |
Winner |
|
| Hopkins, Lee BennettLee Bennett Hopkins (ed.), illus. by Stephen Alcorn |
America at War |
Finalists |
|
| Larios, JulieJulie Larios, illus. by Julie Paschkis |
Imaginary Menagerie |
| Holbrook, SaraSara Holbrook and Allan Wolf |
More than Friends |
| Elliott, DavidDavid Elliott and Holly Meade |
On the Farm |
| 2009 |
Sidman, JoyceJoyce Sidman, illus. by Pamela Zagarenski |
Red Sings from Treetops |
Winner |
|
| Harley, AvisAvis Harley |
African Acrostics |
Finalist |
|
| Martin Jr., BillBill Martin Jr. |
Bill Martin Jr Big Book of Poetry The Bill Martin Jr Big Book of Poetry |
| Katz, BobbiBobbi Katz |
Monsterologist The Monsterologist |
| Hoberman, Mary AnnMary Ann Hoberman and Linda Winston |
Tree That Time Built The Tree That Time Built |
| 2010 |
Singer, MarilynMarilyn Singer, illus. by Maggi Idzikowski |
Mirror Mirror |
Winner |
|
| Atkins, JeannineJeannine Atkins |
Borrowed Names |
Finalist |
|
| Sidman, JoyceJoyce Sidman |
Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night |
| Swaim, JessicaJessica Swaim |
Scarum Fair |
| Hopkins, Lee BennettLee Bennett Hopkins (ed.) |
Sharing the Seasons: A Book of Poems |
| Yolen, JaneJane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters |
Switching on the Moon |
| Sidman, JoyceJoyce Sidman |
Ubiquitous: Celebrating Nature's Survivors |
| 2011 |
Janeczko, Paul B.Paul B. Janeczko |
Requiem |
Winner |
|
| Zimmer, Tracie VaughnTracie Vaughn Zimmer |
Cousins of Clouds: Elephant Poems |
Finalist |
|
| Gerstein, MordicaiMordicai Gerstein |
Dear Hot Dog |
| O'Connell George, KristineKristine O'Connell George |
Emma Dilemma: Big Sister Poems |
| Lewis, J. PatrickJ. Patrick Lewis and Jane Yolen |
Self-Portrait With Seven Fingers |
| Myers, Walter DeanWalter Dean Myers |
We Are America: A Tribute from the Heart |
| 2012 |
Salas, Laura PurdieLaura Purdie Salas, illus. by Josée Bisaillon |
BookSpeak! Poems About Books |
Winner |
|
| Elliott, DavidDavid Elliott |
In the Sea |
Finalist |
|
| Lewis, J. PatrickJ. Patrick Lewis |
Last Laughs: Animal Epitaphs |
| Koertge, RonRon Koertge |
Lies, Knives, and Girls in Red Dresses |
| National Geographic |
National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry |
| Florian, DouglasDouglas Florian |
UnBEElievables: Honeybee Poems and Paintings |
| Coombs, KateKate Coombs |
Water Sings Blue |
| 2013 |
VanDerwater, Amy LudwigAmy Ludwig VanDerwater |
Forest Has a Song |
Winner |
|
| Singer, Singer |
Follow Follow |
Finalist |
|
| Kennedy, CarolineCaroline Kennedy |
Poems to Learn by Heart |
| Worth, ValerieValerie Worth |
Pug: And Other Animal Poems |
| Wheeler, LisaLisa Wheeler |
Pet Project: Cute and Cuddly Vicious Verses The Pet Project |
| Sidman, JoyceJoyce Sidman |
What the Heart Knows: Chants, Charms, and Blessings |
| Lewis, J. PatrickJ. Patrick Lewis |
When Thunder Comes: Poems for Civil Rights Leaders |
| 2014 |
Lewis, J. PatrickJ. Patrick Lewis and George Ella Lyon |
Voices from the March on Washington |
Winner |
|
| Woodson, JacquelineJacqueline Woodson |
Brown Girl Dreaming |
Finalist |
|
| Latham, IreneIrene Latham |
Dear Wandering Wildebeest: And Other Poems from the Water Hole |
| Janeczko, Janeczko |
Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems |
| Muth, Jon JJon J Muth |
Hi, Koo!: A Year of Seasons |
| Raczka, BobBob Raczka |
Santa Clauses: Short Poems from the North Pole |
| Mora, PatPat Mora |
Water Rolls, Water Rises: El agua rueda, el agua sube |
| 2015 |
Paschkis, Paschkis |
Flutter and Hum / Aleteo y Zumbido: Animal Poems / Poemas de Animales |
Winner |
|
| Hilton, MarilynMarilyn Hilton |
Full Cicada Moon |
Finalist |
|
| Holt, K. A.K. A. Holt |
House Arrest |
| Lewis, J. PatrickJ. Patrick Lewis |
National Geographic Book of Nature Poetry: More than 200 Poems With Photographs That Float, Zoom, and Bloom! |
| Wiviott, MegMeg Wiviott |
Paper Hearts |
| Ruddell, DeborahDeborah Ruddell |
Popcorn Astronauts: And Other Biteable Rhymes The Popcorn Astronauts: And Other Biteable Rhymes |
| Sidman, JoyceJoyce Sidman |
Winter Bees & Other Poems of the Cold |
| 2016 |
Shovan, LauraLaura Shovan |
Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary |
Winner |
|
| Alexander, Alexander |
Booked |
Finalist |
|
| Latham, IreneIrene Latham |
Fresh Delicious |
| Grimes, Grimes |
Garvey's Choice |
| Caswell, DeannaDeanna Caswell |
Guess Who, Haiku |
| Brown, SkilaSkila Brown |
To Stay Alive: Mary Ann Graves and the Tragic Journey of the Donner Party |
| Fogliano, JulieJulie Fogliano |
When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Poems for All Seasons |
| 2017 |
Harris, ChrisChris Harris |
I'm Just No Good at Rhyming: And Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups |
Winner |
|
| Elliott, DavidDavid Elliott |
Bull |
Finalist |
|
| Schaub, Schaub |
Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmers' Market |
| Lewis, J. PatrickJ. Patrick Lewis |
Keep a Pocket in Your Poem: Classic Poems and Playful Parodies |
| Engle, MargaritaMargarita Engle |
Miguel's Brave Knight: Young Cervantes and His Dream of Don Quixote |
| Grimes, NikkiNikki Grimes |
One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance |
| Alexander, KwameKwame Alexander |
Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets |
| 2018 |
Reynolds, JasonJason Reynolds |
Long Way Down |
Winner |
|
| Latham, IreneIrene Latham and Charles Waters, illus. by Sean Qualls and Selina Alko |
Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship |
Finalist |
|
| Rosenberg, SydellSydell Rosenberg |
H Is For Haiku: A Treasury of Haiku from A to Z |
| Elliott, DavidDavid Elliott |
In the Past: From Trilobites to Dinosaurs to Mammoths in More Than 500 Million Years |
| Judge, LitaLita Judge |
Mary's Monster: Love, Madness, and How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein |
| Acevedo, ElizabethElizabeth Acevedo |
Poet X The Poet X |
|
Traveling the Blue Road: Poems of the Sea |
| 2019 |
Vecchione, Vecchione and Alyssa Raymond (eds.) |
Ink Knows No Borders: Poems of the Immigrant and Refugee Experience |
Winner |
|
| Engle, MargaritaMargarita Engle |
Dreams from Many Rivers: A Hispanic History of the United States Told in Poems |
Finalist |
|
| Grimes, NikkiNikki Grimes |
Ordinary Hazards: A Memoir |
| Warga, JasmineJasmine Warga |
Other Words for Home |
| Anderson, Laurie HalseLaurie Halse Anderson |
SHOUT |
| Steinglass, ElizabethElizabeth Steinglass |
Soccerverse: Poems about Soccer |
| Janeczko, Paul B.Paul B. Janeczko |
Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog and Other How-To Poems The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog and Other How-To Poems |
| 2020 |
No award was presented in 2020 |
| 2021 |
Fritz, Joanne RossmasslerJoanne Rossmassler Fritz |
Everywhere Blue |
Winner |
|
| Smith, Colby CedarColby Cedar Smith |
Call Me Athena: Girl from Detroit |
Finalist |
|
| McBride, AmberAmber McBride |
Me (Moth) |
| LaRocca, RajaniRajani LaRocca |
Red, White, and Whole |
| Hall, KirstenKirsten Hall, illus. by Jenni Desmond |
Snow Birds |
| Fipps, LisaLisa Fipps |
Starfish |
| Whitney, DianaDiana Whitney (ed.) |
You Don't Have to Be Everything: Poems for Girls Becoming Themselves |
| 2022 |
Hannah-Jones, NikoleNikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson, illus. by Nikkolas Smith |
1619 Project: Born on the Water The 1619 Project: Born on the Water |
Winner |
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