![]() Per Walden’s request, honor and winning titles must be a work of fiction, ideally a novel (stand-alone or part of a series) be published within one year prior to the call for titles be published in the United States but may have been published elsewhere prior and possess a positive approach to life, widespread teen appeal, and literary merit. The selection committee is composed of ten ALAN members (3 teachers, 3 university professors, 3 librarians, and 1 chair) and is appointed by the previous year’s chair and current ALAN President. They award one winning title and honor up to four additional titles on their shortlist. ![]() ![]() Named for Amelia Elizabeth Walden who was a pioneer in the field of Young Adult literature, it is presented annually to the author of a title selected by ALAN’s Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award Committee. The Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award, presented annually by ALAN, is an award in the United States for a book that exemplifies literary excellence, widespread appeal, and a positive approach to life in young adult literature. ![]()
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