1. Newbery Award Given every year to the Author for the best book published in the previous year.

2. Coretta Scott King Award Given every year to an African American Author and Illustrator. Honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her work for peace.

3. Sibert Award Every year to the Authors and illustrators for the best nonfiction book published in the previous year.

4. Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Every year to the Authors and illustrators for the best beginning reader books published in the US during the preceding year.

5. Laura Ingalls Wilder Award Honors an Author or Illustrators whose books have been around a long time.

6. Caldecott Award Given out every year to an Illustrators for the best picture books published in the previous year.