THUMBS UP! AWARD
The Thumbs Up! Award recognizes and promotes an outstanding contribution to teen literature that has both literary quality and teen appeal for those 13 to 18 years of age. The award was established in 1986 by the Teen Services Division of the Michigan Library Association. Since 2001, the selection process has also included a teen vote. Thumbs Up! Award Guidelines (pdf) Submit a nomination for the 2020 Thumbs Up! Award using the online form: 2020 Thumbs Up! Award Nomination Form2019 Thumbs Up! Award
The winner of the 2019 Thumbs Up! Award is Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, published by Henry Holt and Co. Honor books include Sadie by Courtney Summers, published by St. Martin’s Press; and The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang, published by First Second. The Thumbs Up! Award recognizes and promotes an outstanding contribution to teen literature that has both literary quality and teen appeal for those 13 to 18 years of age. A teen vote is included in help determine the winner. 2019 Thumbs Up! Award Top Ten TitlesIn no particular order:
Past Thumbs Up! Award Winners and Honor Books |