Books in Golden Kite Award - Young Adult Fiction

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 Blood Years Elana K. Arnold Winner Log In To Like

2023

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Beneath the Wide Silk Sky Emily Inouye Huey Winner Log In To Like

2022

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When You Look Like Us When You Look Like Us Pamela N. Harris Winner Log In To Like

2021

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The Blossom and the Firefly Sherri L. Smith Winner Log In To Like

2020

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Lovely War Lovely War Julie Berry Winner Log In To Like

2019

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Mapping the Bones Jane Yolen Winner Log In To Like

2018

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What Girls Are Made Of Elana K. Arnold Winner Log In To Like

2017

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Salt To The Sea Salt To The Sea Ruta Sepetys Winner Log In To Like

2016

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Challenger Deep Challenger Deep Neal Shusterman Winner Log In To Like

1976

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The Garden Is Doing Fine Carol Farley Winner Log In To Like

1974

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Summer of My German Soldier Bette Greene Winner Log In To Like