Here is the complete list of the winners at the 2023 Youth Media Awards.
Tahir's novel, which she once thought was "too niche" and "too weird" to be published, earned the Printz Award on Monday.
The author says her novel loosely based on the Maroon communities of escaped formerly enslaved people will give young readers a connection across cultures and experiences and help restart the difficult conversation around slavery.
In this story of a little dog stressed out by the sights, sounds, and feelings of the city on a summer day, Salati wanted to share a universal experience of feeling overwhelmed that would resonate with kids.
The Youth Media Awards ceremony returned in person as children's literature celebrated its biggest day, honoring the best titles of the year.
It's the fifth year the Sydney Taylor Book Awards will be announced at the Youth Media Awards, an inclusion that has vaulted books with Jewish content into a broader spotlight.
Every year I look forward to the Youth Media Awards, and this time is no different. Last year had several strong standouts that I hope were considered by the Printz committee.
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