Great Web Sites - Westport Public Library

American Library Association
Look here for information on the Caldecott and Newbery Awards.

Literary Award Information
The emphasis of this site is on science fiction awards but others are here too.

National Book Foundation
Through The National Book Awards -- the nation's preeminent literary prize -- the Foundation recognizes books of exceptional merit written by Americans. The Awards are given to recognize achievements in four genres: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Young People's Literature.

Pulitzer Prize
More than 2,000 entries are received each year for these prestigious awards.Since the inception of the prizes in 1917, the board, later renamed the Pulitzer Prize Board, has increased the number of awards to 21 and introduced poetry, music, and photography as subjects. The winners are.......

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Last update: 8/07