Picture books are the doorway to a lifelong love of reading, opening endless possibilities with their engaging storylines and playful illustrations.

Picture books are the doorway to a lifelong love of reading, opening endless possibilities with their engaging storylines and playful illustrations.

From magic to mystery to mythology and more, these books take young readers on adventures near and far, from mystical fantasy realms to their own backyards.

From magic to mystery to mythology and more, these books take young readers on adventures near and far, from mystical fantasy realms to their own backyards.

These thrilling, fantastical and relatable stories have the power to transport and transform, empowering young adults both on and off the page.

These thrilling, fantastical and relatable stories have the power to transport and transform, empowering young adults both on and off the page.

Our 2023 overall winner was The Swifts by Beth Lincoln. Our Picture Book Winner was How to Eat a Book by Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod. A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin was our 2023 YA Winner.  The Barnes & Noble Children’s & YA Book Awards discovers, champions, and celebrates the very best in Children’s publishing in three categories: Picture Books, Young Readers and YA.

Our 2023 overall winner was The Swifts by Beth Lincoln. Our Picture Book Winner was How to Eat a Book by Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod. A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin was our 2023 YA Winner.  The Barnes & Noble Children’s & YA Book Awards discovers, champions, and celebrates the very best in Children’s publishing in three categories: Picture Books, Young Readers and YA.

Instant Classics

The highly anticipated sequel to our 2023 Children's & YA Book Awards Overall Winner. Pre-order The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues today!

Certain to become an instant classic, The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels is now available in an exclusive edition with patterned edges and an alternate cover!

The highly anticipated sequel to our 2023 Children's & YA Book Awards Overall Winner. Pre-order The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues today!

Certain to become an instant classic, The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels is now available in an exclusive edition with patterned edges and an alternate cover!