Children's Literature

William Allen White Children's Book Award

Established by Ruth Garver Gagliardo in 1952 and directed by Emporia State University in Emporia, KS, the William Allen White Children's Book Award honors the best books as chosen by Kansas schoolchildren. Named after a prominent Kansas citizen, the award is also meant to promote and encourage reading.

For a complete list of previous winners (1953-2022), please see the award page. Check Search It to see if we have a specific title.