Each year the American Library Association (ALA) honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards, guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts, the awards encourage original and creative work in the field of children’s and young adult literature and media. Watching is a great way to learn about media for youth that is culturally affirming and sustaining.

The 2025 Youth Media Awards will be announced on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM EST during LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience.  Library staff are invited to watch a livestream of the award announcements, which will also be available on the American Library Association Facebook page.

Please visit the Youth Media Awards Press Kit or contact ALA Media Relations at cmomedia@ala.org for inquiries.

The Bureau of Library Development (BLD) in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries supports libraries and library services for Pennsylvanians through the administration of state and federally funded programs and grant opportunities including LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act), Library Access, LAMP (Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians), the Public Library Subsidy, and Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities. BLD also provides advisory services, professional development, and continuing education for library staff and volunteer leadership at public, school, academic, and special libraries.

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