Book Awards & Distinctions
for Jeanette Winter
1 Lifetime Achievement Award 66 Total Book Awards
The World Is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid (8)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2018
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2023
Selection, 2017
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Nonfiction Selection, 2017
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
Women's History Selection, 2018
Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2025
Honor, 2018
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Picture Book Selection, 2017
The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq (6)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2006
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2006
Middle East Book Award, 2000-2023
Honor, 2005
Skipping Stones Honor Awards, 1994-2024
Multicultural and International Honor, 2006
Skipping Stones Honor Awards, 1994-2024
Multicultural and International Honor, 2006
Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan (5)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2010
Skipping Stones Honor Awards, 1994-2024
Multicultural and International Honor, 2010
The Secret Project (5)
Children’s Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2018
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Nonfiction Selection, 2017
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2017
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
History, Life, Culture in the Americas Selection, 2018
Outstanding Science Trade Books, 2005-2024
Commended, 2018
Biblioburro: A True Story from Colombia (4)
Américas Award, 1993-2024
Commended, 2011
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2011
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2010
Malala, a Brave Girl from Pakistan/Iqbal, a Brave Boy from Pakistan: Two Stories of Bravery (4)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2015
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2023
Selection, 2014
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Biography Selection, 2015
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
Geography, People, Places Selection, 2015
Mama: A True Story, in Which a Baby Hippo Loses His Mama During a Tsunami… (4)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2007
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023
Selection, 2006
Original Art Medal, 2002-2024
Silver Winner, 2006
The Watcher: Jane Goodall's Life with the Chimps (4)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2012
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2012
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2011
Outstanding Science Trade Books, 2005-2024
Commended, 2012
My Name is Georgia: A Portrait (3)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 1999
CCBC Choices
Selection, 1998
Diego (2)
Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2024
Selection, 1991
CCBC Choices
Selection, 1991
The Little Owl & the Big Tree: A Christmas Story (2)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Nonfiction Selection, 2021
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
Environment, Energy, Ecology Selection, 2022
Mr. Cornell's Dream Boxes (2)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2015
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Nonfiction Selection, 2014
The Snow Man: A True Story (2)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Nonfiction Selection, 2024
Outstanding Science Trade Books, 2005-2024
Selection, 2024
Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa (2)
Angelina's Island (1)
Américas Award, 1993-2024
Commended, 2008
Calavera Abecedario: A Day Of The Dead Alphabet Book (1)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2005
The Christmas Tree Ship (1)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 1994
Day of the Dead (1)
Américas Award, 1993-2024
Commended, 1997
Elsina's Clouds (1)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2005
Henri's Scissors (1)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Nonfiction Selection, 2013
Josefina (1)
Américas Award, 1993-2024
Commended, 1996
Nanuk the Ice Bear (1)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Nonfiction Selection, 2016
Oil (1)
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2020
September Roses (1)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2005
Sisters: Venus & Serena Williams (1)
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
Women's History Selection, 2020
The Tale of Pale Male: A True Story (1)
The World's Birthday: A Rosh Hashanah Story (1)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 1990