Here are the winners of the 2026 ala youth media awards, announced monday, january 26 in chicago.. These distinctions represent the highest achievements in children’s and young adult literature.
Selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts, the awards encourage original and creative work in the field of children’s and young adult literature and media.. Students throughout the delaware valley in grades 6 through 12 are invited to submit videos by may 15, 2026 to be considered for both the young creators studio and youth media awards.