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Award Winning Books for Teens

Discover must-read, award-winning books for teens. Explore winners of our Children’s & YA Book Awards, The Youth Media Awards, The Michael L Printz Award and more.

Barnes & Noble Children's and YA Book Awards YA Winner. The Secret Astronomers. Shop Now.
Barnes & Noble Children's and YA Book Awards YA Winner. The Secret Astronomers. Shop Now.

2026 B&N Children's & YA Book Award Shortlist

Young Adult

These thrilling, fantastical and relatable stories have the power to transport and transform, empowering young adults both on and off the page.

A Stage Set for Villains
A Stage Set for Villains
Shannon J. Spann
Hardcover
$19.99
$22.99
Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire
Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire
Don Martin
Hardcover
$18.99
Thorn Season
Thorn Season
Kiera Azar
Thorn Season Series
Hardcover
$19.99
The Secret Astronomers
The Secret Astronomers
Jessica Walker
Hardcover
$19.99

Teen Book Awards

Discover award-winning books for teens

Whether you're a teen searching for the next book to read or you simply love reading YA books, we've got a great selection of award-winning YA books for everyone. There are many different YA book awards, ranging from non-fiction awards to graphic novels and beyond. From dreamy teen love stories to terrifying scary stories, there's a YA book for every YA reader. If you're on the hunt for your next read, these award-winning YA books are sure to give you some inspiration on what to read next.