The official YALSA awards guidebook

This information-packed volume compiles bibliographic information about the books and authors honored by the Alexander, Edwards, and Printz awards given by YALSA-the division of the American Library Association (ALA) that serves the librarians who work with young adults. Essays written by experts in young adult content are included, and there are separate chapters about each award and its criteria. In addition, you'll find complete lists of award-winning books to date, speeches by and interviews with the winning authors, along with brief annotations, publisher information, subject/thematic descriptions and display and programming ideas.

Using award winners to build better young adult collections -- Marketing award-winning books to teens -- The Alex award -- The Edwards award -- The Printz award -- Reproducible materials you can use to promote these great reads.