Book Awards & Distinctions
for Veera Hiranandani
26 Total Book Awards
The Night Diary (13)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2019
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2019
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2025
Books for Older Children Honor, 2019
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2025
Honor, 2019
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Elementary Selection, 2018
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Elementary Selection, 2018
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2025
Selection, 2019
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
World History & Culture Selection, 2019
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2018
South Asia Book Award for Children's & Young Adult Literature, 2012-2024
Honor, 2019
Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2019
How to Find What You're Not Looking For (7)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2022
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2025
Books for Older Children Winner, 2022
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Elementary Selection, 2022
National Jewish Book Awards, 1952-2024
Middle Grade Finalist, 2021
Sydney Taylor Book Award, 2001-2025
Winner, 2022
Amil and the After (3)
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2025
Chapter Book Finalist, 2025
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Elementary Selection, 2024
The Whole Story of Half a Girl (2)
Skipping Stones Honor Awards, 1994-2024
Multicultural and International Honor, 2013
The Door Is Open: Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices (1)
