The Children’s Book Awards Committee of the Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) has announced its Children’s Book Awards for 2025.
They will be recognized at the Awards & Honors Banquet during the WLA Annual Conference at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton.
Many thanks to the Children's Book Awards Committee for their hard work, and to everyone who submitted a nomination.
- The Elizabeth Burr - Sheridan/Worzalla Award: Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier. Named for notable Wisconsin librarian Elizabeth Burr (1908-1996), and made possible by Sheridan/Worzalla, a Wisconsin-based publisher, this annual award is bestowed upon the most distinguished work in children’s and young adult literature written and/or illustrated by a Wisconsin book creator.
- The Wisconsin Notable Children's Author/Illustrator Award: Author and Illustrator Aaron Boyd. This annual award honors Wisconsin authors, past and present, for their literary contributions.
In addition, ten noteworthy honor titles written and/or illustrated by Wisconsin book creators were selected for Outstanding Achievement Award in children’s literature:
- Brownie the War Dog: Veterans' Best Friend by Kelly Nelson, Author and Aaron Boyd, Illustrator
- Lost Kites and Other Treasures by Cathy Carr
- So Cold! by John Coy
- No Bear Anywhere by Leah Gilbert
- In Repair by A.L. Graziadei
- The Running Machine: The Invention of the Very First Bicycle by Keith Negley
- The Fastest Drummer: Clap Your Hands for Viola Smith! by Dean Robbins
- Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes That Dot Our Planet by Geo Rutherford
- I'm From Here Too by Kashmira Sheth
- This Day Changes Everything by Edward Underhill
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