Youth Services Section | Empire State AwardThe Empire State Award is given annually and was first presented in 1990. It is a one-time award presented to a living author or illustrator currently residing in New York State. The award honors a body of work that represents excellence in children’s or young adult literature and that has made a significant contribution to literature for young people. Youth Services librarians throughout the state submit nominations to an awards committee. The committee makes a decision that is then approved by the YSS Executive Board. Submission deadline is December 1st annually.
Submit An Author SuggestionPast Empire State Award Winners2023: Nina Crews |