Youth Services Shout-Out: YSS Blog: Charlotte Zolotow Award winner

Friday, January 30, 2026

Charlotte Zolotow Award winner

Photo from Penguin Random House

I'm pleased to announce that the winner of the 2026 Charlotte Zolotow Award is Angie Kang, for her stunning book Our Lake, which was published in 2025 by Kokila / Penguin Random House.

The committee also named three Honor Books and eight Highly Commended titles. The full list and press release are available on the CCBC website as of this morning. I will also be sending an award announcement email to the Friends listserv.

We are looking forward to the winning author joining us for the award event on the afternoon of Saturday, April 25. The time is yet to be determined; I'll keep you informed as I know more.

Sincere thanks, as always, to the Friends of the CCBC for your generous support of the Charlotte Zolotow Award.

Sincerely,

Madeline Freimuth, CCBC librarian and 2026 CZ Award chair

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The Wisconsin Library Association's Youth Services Section (YSS) advocates for professional empowerment, collaboration, and innovative, inclusive, and intentional service. To that end, YSS provides a forum and resources for people in Wisconsin's libraries who share a commitment to serving children and young adults, their parents, caregivers, and teachers.

It is a vital, dynamic group whose interests focus on providing quality library service and encouraging literacy and library use. YSS members include public and school library staff, library trustees and library supporters who work together to benefit youth in Wisconsin.