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Award Book Lists & Teen Picks

Abraham Lincoln Award
2013 Master List
Awarded to the author of the book voted best by participating students in grades 9-12 in Illinois.

Abraham Lincoln Award
2012 Awarded To:
The Maze Runner
by: James Dashner

Alex Awards
2013 Recipients
Given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12-18.

Michael L. Printz Award
2013 Award Recipients
Awarded for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.

Rebecca Caudill Award
2013 Master List
An annual award given to the author of the book voted most outstanding by students in grades 4-8 in participating Illinois schools.

Rebecca Caudill Award
2012 Awarded To:
Powerless
by: Matthew Cody

Teens' Top Ten
2012 List
Thanks to the YALSA's sixteen book groups for nominating the titles and the YA Galley/Teens' Top Ten committee for their hard work.

 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers
2012 Quick Picks at NPL