Newbery Medal: Awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most "distinguished American children's book" published the previous year. First awarded in 1922.
Caldecott Medal: Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children to illustrators for their contributions to American children's literature. First awarded in 1938.
Coretta Scott King Award: Awarded annually by the Coretta Scott King Book Award Round Table to African American authors and illustrators whose books embody the African American experience. First awarded in 1970.
Pura Belpre Award: Awarded annually (previously every other year) by the Association for Library Service to Children and REFORMA (National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking) to Latino/Latina authors and illustrators whose books celebrate the Latino experience. First awarded in 1996.
Stonewall Award: Awarded annually/sponsored by the ALA's Rainbow Roundtable to authors and illustrators whose books that honor the LGBTQ+ experience. Awards for children's and young adult literature first awarded in 1971.