MITTEN AWARD

The Mitten Award recognizes and promotes quality literature for youth in picture book format. First given in 1999 by the Children’s Services Division of the Michigan Library Association, the award is given annually to one children’s book originally published in the United States during the calendar year that has captured the attention of youth librarians throughout the State of Michigan for its ability to communicate through literature to an intended audience. The award selection work group is comprised of Michigan librarians who consider hundreds of children’s books annually to determine a winner. View the Mitten Award Guidelines (pdf).

Submit a Nomination
for the 2025 Mitten Award

The workgroup chair will review any submissions for inclusion on the workgroup’s reading list. Please note that workgroup members will not share reviews or feedback on nominated titles with nominators. You may nominate any titles published in the calendar year. We do not accept mailed submissions, pdfs or ebook copies. Please do not mail any books.

Mitten Award Seals

Download the Mitten Award seals to use at your library! Winner, Honor Book and Top Ten Title award seals are available for download here: (To download, right-click on the seal and save it as an image.)