Children's Literature

Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children

The NCTE Orbis Pictus Award  was established in 1989 for promoting and recognizing excellence in the writing of nonfiction for children. The name Orbis Pictus, commemorates the work of Johannes Amos Comenius, Orbis Pictus—The World in Pictures (1657), considered to be the first book actually planned for children.

For a complete list of previous winners and honor books (1990-2023), please see the "Award Winner Book Lists" section of the award page. Check Search It to see if we have a specific title.