Children’s Literature Awards

IRA presents awards to honor and encourage authors of exceptional literature for children. Find information about the

IRA Children’s and Young Adult’s Book Awards

Lee Bennett Hopkins Promising Poet Award

Paul A. Witty Short Story Award

In addition, IRA’s Children’s Literature and Reading Special Interest Group sponsors “Notable Books for a Global Society” and “Los Angeles’ 100 Best Books” (in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District Library Service), which recognize outstanding titles in annual booklists.