✦ 2025 Medalist
The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
by Gennifer Choldenko
Scholastic Press
“Hank’s story will break reader’s hearts before putting them back together again…” — School Library Journal
Learn More About Gennifer →✦ 2025 Honor Book
Ultraviolet
by Aida Salazar
Scholastic Press
“Stunning…A story that sings to the soul” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Learn More About Aida →
✦ 2025 Honor Book
Deer Run Home
by Ann Clare LeZotte
Scholastic Press
“Elegantly weaves a heartbreaking story with hope.” — School Library Journal, starred review
Learn More About Ann Clare →✦ 2025 Honor Book
Free Period
by Ali Terese
Scholastic Press
“Debut author Terese spins a rollicking and timely tale of period equity…” — Publishers Weekly
Learn More About Ali →
✦ The 40th Annual ✦
Judy Lopez Memorial Award
Judy Lopez Memorial Award
for Children’s Literature
Virtual Awards Celebration
❧
▶ Watch on YouTube
“The mission of the Judy Lopez Memorial Award is to celebrate excellence in children’s literature and to champion authors who write for middle grade readers.”
