National Book Award for Young People’s Literature Winners, 2005–2025
Explore the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature winners from 2005 to 2025, including each winning work, its author and detailed book information. Browse the winners chronologically or discover which award-winning book may suit your reading preferences.
- Country
- United States
- Founded
- 1996
- Frequency
- Annual
- Prize
- $10,000
- Official website
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Latest National Book Award for Young People’s Literature Winner
National Book Award for Young People’s Literature Winners by Year
21 winners from 2005 to 2025, newest first.
About the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature
The National Book Award for Young People’s Literature covers books for children and teenagers, including fiction, nonfiction, and graphic work.
Why it began: The National Book Foundation established the present category in 1996 to give literature for younger readers equal standing within its annual awards.
The National Book Award for Young People’s Literature is an annual United States award, with a prize of $10,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the latest National Book Award for Young People’s Literature?
The most recent National Book Award for Young People’s Literature winner in our records is “The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story” by Daniel Nayeri, awarded in 2025.
What is the list of National Book Award for Young People’s Literature winners?
This page lists the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature winners from 2005 to 2025, newest first, with each winning book and its author. Jump to the full list under “National Book Award for Young People’s Literature Winners by Year”.
When was the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature founded?
The National Book Award for Young People’s Literature was founded in 1996.
How often is the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature awarded?
The National Book Award for Young People’s Literature is awarded on an annual basis.