Children's Virginia Literary Award

The Children's Virginia Literary Award honors excellence in the field of children's literature with a focus on Virginia. Picture books and middle-grade works (recommended reading levels of up to age 12) of both fiction and nonfiction are eligible. Books by authors with a connection to Virginia and books set in Virginia will be considered for the award. The award period for consideration is the preceding calendar year.

A partnership between the Library of Virginia and William and Mary Libraries, the Children's Virginia Literary Award includes a $2,500 monetary prize and will be presented during the Virginia Literary Awards at the Library of Virginia.

The 2024 winner was “An American Story” by Kwame Alexander.