This content reflects work done as part of the Indigenous Perspectives in School Librarianship (IPSL) grant funded by IMLS (RE-246303-OLS-20). Actual assignments may vary.

Module 7: Award Winning Literature

Librarians have given, supported, and utilized literary awards for decades. There are many well-known and some lesser-known awards that are given out each year to books for children and young adults. These book lists and awards are one more tool in the collection development and reading promotion toolkit for the savvy librarian. This module provides an overview of many of the awards, the history behind them, the pros and cons of awards in literature, and how to use these books to promote reading.

Module Objectives

Assess the use of children’s and young adult book awards in librarianship.

Develop strategies to use award winning books and media in the school library.

Think

Award Lists

Please note there may be some cross over on these lists:

Lesson & Activities Ideas

Miscellaneous

Create

Add to your Annotated Booklist

Share

Respond twice in the #7awards channel to the following prompt. Cite evidence from the module reading(s) to support your assertions.

How should award winning books play a role in reading promotion in the school library?

Choose one award winning book to share with your classmates. Share the title, author, award, year it was a winner, a brief description, and one way you might promote this book in your classroom or library. Other than being an award winner, what makes this book special?

Grow

Complete the self-assessment checklist.