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Award Winning Books for Teens
Discover must-read, award-winning books for teens. Explore winners of our Children’s & YA Book Awards, The Youth Media Awards, The Michael L Printz Award and more.
2026 B&N Children's & YA Book Award Shortlist
Young Adult
These thrilling, fantastical and relatable stories have the power to transport and transform, empowering young adults both on and off the page.
2026 Michael L Printz Award Winner
Honors the best book written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit.
The 2026 Award Winner — Legendary Frybread Drive-In: Intertribal Stories
Honors the best book written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit.
The 2026 Award Winner — Legendary Frybread Drive-In: Intertribal Stories
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Discover award-winning books for teens
Whether you're a teen searching for the next book to read or you simply love reading YA books, we've got a great selection of award-winning YA books for everyone. There are many different YA book awards, ranging from non-fiction awards to graphic novels and beyond. From dreamy teen love stories to terrifying scary stories, there's a YA book for every YA reader. If you're on the hunt for your next read, these award-winning YA books are sure to give you some inspiration on what to read next.