Since we’re right in the thick of the film award season, we wanted to to roll out the red carpet and call out some of our favorite award-winning books that have taken home their own (figurative) trophies!

Want even more? See the WHOLE list of our award-winners here!

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor

The story of Cassie’s transformative year at the height of the Great Depression won the Newbery Medal in 1976, and we’re celebrating its anniversary with the 40-year Anniversary Special Edition! 

I‘ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson

The heart-tugging relationship between twins Noah and Jude won so many hearts that it received the 2015 Printz Award!

Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

As you can see from the cover bling, Jacqueline Woodson’s telling of her childhood in verse is truly beloved: it won the National Book Award, the Coretta Scott King Award, and was a Newbery Honor book.

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Looking for Alaska by John Green

John Green’s debut novel about Miles Halter’s whirlwind relationship with Alaska Young won the 2006 Printz Award.

The Passion of Dolssa by Julie Berry

Dolssa is a branded heretic on the run from the Church in medieval France and Botille is a matchmaker and tavern keeper prepared to hide her. Can they survive with only their wits to back them? Only this Prince honor book holds the answer…

The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

The winner of the 1976 Newbery Medal follows sixteen heirs who received a challenge to figure out the secret of self-made millionaire Sam Westing.

Postcards from No Man’s Land by Aidan Chambers

17-year-old Jacob’s journey to Amsterdam to find his grandfather’s grave won the 2003 Printz Award.

Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars

Everything changes for Sara the summer her little brother Charlie disappears and she sets off to find him in this winner of the 1971 Newbery Medal.

Feeling inspired?  Here are some books that might spur some creative energy, just in time for poetry month!