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Young Adult (YA) Fantasy Literature

Children often have wild and fantastic imaginations, and a select group of adult authors caters to them. In this guide, find sources for discovering some of the popular YA fantasy authors and their work. Learn about the books that have won prestigious awards. And when you or your child is finally addicted to YA fantasy, feed the obsession with forums and blogs.

YA Fantasy Authors and Books

YA fantasy authors have usually written a number of books, often related to a particular theme. ... read more »

Awards for YA Fantasy Literature

If you’re having trouble deciding what you or your child should read next, YA book awards and book lists offer ample material from which to choose. Award-giving organizations devote considerable time to selecting worthy and appropriate titles; visiting these sites is the best way to ensure you’ll get straight to the good stuff.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • In addition to awards specifically designated for fantasy books and writers, sometimes fantasy books win a conventional fiction award, such as the Newberry. The American Library Association (ALA) bestows other awards of interest.
  • Also consider awards for adult sci-fi and fantasy, such as the Nebula Award, listed below. Some of these titles may also be appropriate for young adults.

Dulcinea's Picks

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America , Inc. posts the yearly winner of the Andre Norton Award, one of the most prestigious awards for YA fiction. Young adults may also take interest in books that have won the Nebula Award for science fiction.
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The American Library Association ’s Young Adult Library Services Association lists the best books for young adults in its “Booklists & Book Awards” section. View the “Best Books” lists, or the “Top 10 Best Books” lists, for each year after 1996.
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The Pacific Northwest Library Association sponsors the Young Readers Choice Awards, founded on the premise that students should select the books they most want to read. View nominees and winners divided by age group.
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