The equivalent of the Oscars for American youth literature took place this morning: the American Library Association Youth Media Awards 2026.
Braving a Chicagoan winter cold snap, I was thrilled to attend alongside librarians, authors, illustrators, and lovers of literature. It was wonderful to hear the roar of applause for kidlit creatives. What a treat to fiercely celebrate these valuable contributions to the world.
Congratulations to the nominees and winners, listed here!
