Batchelder Awards

 

Each year the American Library Association announces the top youth books and media, including the Mildred L. Batchelder awards. The Association for Library Service to Children has issued this award since 1968 to outstanding books from countries outside of the U.S. that have been translated to English.

For more information about this award and its recipients, including past winners check the ALA website.

Help us recognize these honorees and winners by checking one out today. Below you will find a selection of current and past books that have been recognized by this award.

2021 Batchelder Award Winner and Honor Book

Telephone tales by Gianni Rodari
Catherine's war by Julia Billet

2020 Batchelder Award Winner and Honor Books

Brown by Håkon Øvreås
The beast player by Nahoko Uehashi
Also available in: e-audiobook

2019 Batchelder Award Winner and Honor Books

The fox on the swing by Evelina Daciūtė
Jerome by heart by Thomas Scotto