Funder: National Council of Teachers of English

Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Book nomination) | December 1, 2026 (Committee application) | December 8, 2026 (Committee membership application process)

Funding Amounts: No direct monetary award; recipients receive a plaque, certificates, and official seals for winning, Honor, and Recommended books.

Summary: Annual award recognizing excellence in nonfiction writing for children, honoring outstanding books published in the United States.