Books in Golden Kite Award - Nonfiction Text for Older Readers

The Golden Kite Awards are given annually by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, an international children's writing organization, to recognize excellence in children’s literature. The award is a golden medallion showing a child flying a kite. Instituted in 1973, the Golden Kite Awards are the only children’s literary award judged by a jury of peers. Eligible books must be written or illustrated by SCBWI members, and submitted either by publishers or individuals.

2024

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The 21: The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the U.S. Government Over Climate Change Elizabeth Rusch Winner Log In To Like

2023

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Absurd Words: A Kids’ Fun and Hilarious Vocabulary Builder for Future Word Nerds Tara Lazar Winner Log In To Like

2022

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A Face for Picasso: Coming of Age with Crouzon Syndrome Ariel Henley Winner Log In To Like
Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians but Were Afraid to Ask: Young Readers Edition Anton Treuer Winner Log In To Like

2021

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All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team Christina Soontornvat Winner Log In To Like

2020

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Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of the Children's Ship Deborah Heiligman Winner Log In To Like

2019

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Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam Elizabeth Partridge Winner Log In To Like

2018

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Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers Deborah Heiligman Winner Log In To Like