Know Your Book Awards

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  1. 6. This yearly award is given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18.
  2. 9. The Horror Writers Association gives this award for the best dark fantasy and horror writing.
  3. 10. The ___________ Literary Award is given annually to books that focus special attention on Western North Carolina.
  4. 13. This award, given by the Science Fiction Writers of America, recognizes best works of science fiction or fantasy published in the United States.
  5. 15. The Mystery Writers of America give this award to honor the best mystery writing of the year.
  6. 16. This book award, sponsored by the American Library Association's Rainbow Round Table, honors LGBTQIA+ books.
  7. 17. This medal honors the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
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  1. 1. This prize honors the honors the best writing published by a small presses over the previous year.
  2. 2. honors the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
  3. 3. This annual award honors a book published by a first-time author writing for teens.
  4. 4. This award is given to the best audiobook produced for children and/or young adults.
  5. 5. The ______ Prize is awarded to the best novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland.
  6. 7. This award recognizes the best book for teens written each year.
  7. 8. This award recognizes authors and illustrators of outstanding books for young adults and children by African Americans that reflect the African-American experience.
  8. 11. This medal honors the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished beginning reader books.
  9. 12. This award honors a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose works celebrates the Latino cultural experience in a work of literature for children and youth.
  10. 14. The ________ Book Award is given by the National Book Foundation.