YALSA Book Awards

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has just announced this year's awards for the top teen books written in the previous year. Take a peek to see if your favorite books and authors won!

• Alex Awards ~ Given to the top 10 books written for adults that have special appeal for teens.
• Margaret A. Edwards Award ~ Honors an author and their specific works that have made an important contribution to the world of young adult literature.
• William C. Morris Award ~ Given to a new, previously unpublished young adult author.
• Odyssey Award ~ Given to the best teen audiobook of the year!
• Michael L. Printz Award ~ Awarded every year to a truly outstanding new young adult book.

YALSA will also be awarding an award for the best teen nonfiction book starting in 2010. I can't wait to see who wins!