Books in Schneider Family Book Award - Middle Grade
Since 2004, the Schneider Family Book Award is an award given by the American Library Association (ALA) recognizing authors and illustrators for the excellence of portrayal of the disability experience in literature for youth.
2026
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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| Where Only Storms Grow | Alyssa Colman | Winner | Log In To Like | |
| The Strongest Heart | Saadia Faruqi | Honor | Log In To Like | |
| Octopus Moon | Bobbie Pyron | Honor | Log In To Like |
2025
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Popcorn | Rob Harrell | Winner | Log In To Like |
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Louder Than Hunger | John Schu | Honor | Log In To Like |
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Shark Teeth | Sherri Winston | Honor | Log In To Like |
2024
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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| The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn | Sally J. Pla | Winner | Log In To Like | |
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Good Different | Meg Eden Kuyatt | Honor | Log In To Like |
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Simon Sort of Says | Erin Bow | Honor | Log In To Like |
2023
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Wildoak | C.C. Harrington | Winner | Log In To Like |
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Honestly Elliott | Gillian McDunn | Honor | Log In To Like |
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Hummingbird | Natalie Lloyd | Honor | Log In To Like |
2022
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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A Bird Will Soar | Alison Green Myers | Winner | Log In To Like |
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Stuntboy, in the Meantime | Jason Reynolds | Honor | Log In To Like |
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A Kind of Spark | Elle McNicoll | Honor | Log In To Like |
2021
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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| Show Me a Sign | Ann Clare LeZotte | Winner | Log In To Like | |
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When Stars are Scattered | Victoria Jamieson | Honor | Log In To Like |
| Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen! | Sarah Kapit | Honor | Log In To Like |
2020
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Song for a Whale | Lynne Kelly | Winner | Log In To Like |
| Each Tiny Spark | Pablo Cartaya | Honor | Log In To Like |
2019
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Truth as Told By Mason Buttle | Leslie Connor | Winner | Log In To Like |
| The Collectors | Jacqueline West | Honor | Log In To Like |
2018
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess | Shari Green | Winner | Log In To Like |
2017
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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As Brave as You | Jason Reynolds | Winner | Log In To Like |
2016
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Fish in a Tree | Lynda Mullaly Hunt | Winner | Log In To Like |
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The War That Saved My Life | Kimberly Brubaker Bradley | Winner | Log In To Like |
2015
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Rain Reign | Ann M. Martin | Winner | Log In To Like |
2014
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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| Handbook for Dragon Slayers | Merrie Haskell | Winner | Log In To Like |
2013
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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A Dog Called Homeless | Sarah Lean | Winner | Log In To Like |
2012
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Close to Famous | Joan Bauer | Winner | Log In To Like |
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Wonderstruck | Brian Selznick | Winner | Log In To Like |
2011
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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After Ever After | Jordan Sonnenblick | Winner | Log In To Like |
2010
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Anything But Typical | Nora Raleigh Baskin | Winner | Log In To Like |
2009
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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| Waiting for Normal | Leslie Connor | Winner | Log In To Like |
2008
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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| Reaching for Sun | Tracie Vaughn Zimmer | Winner | Log In To Like |
2007
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Rules | Cynthia Lord | Winner | Log In To Like |
2006
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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| Tending to Grace | Kimberly Fusco Newton | Winner | Log In To Like |
2005
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Becoming Naomi Leon | Pam Muñoz Ryan | Winner | Log In To Like |
2004
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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| A Mango Shaped Space | Wendy Mass | Winner | Log In To Like |