Book Awards & Distinctions
for Barbara McClintock
1 Lifetime Achievement Award 45 Total Book Awards
Nothing Stopped Sophie: The Story of Unshakable Mathematician Sophie Germain (11)
![Best STEM Books, 2017-2024](/images/awards/78.jpg)
Best STEM Books, 2017-2024
Selection, 2019
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2019
![Cook Prize, 2012-2024](/images/awards/28.png)
Cook Prize, 2012-2024
Honor, 2019
![Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2024](/images/awards/118.jpg)
Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2024
Picture Book Illustration Honor, 2019
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Biography Selection, 2018
![Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1577.jpg)
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2018
![Mathical Book Prize, 2015-2024](/images/awards/45.png)
Mathical Book Prize, 2015-2024
Winner, 2019
![Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024](/images/awards/79.jpg)
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
Biography Selection, 2019
![Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2024](/images/list_image/3300.jpg)
Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2024
Commended, 2019
![Outstanding Science Trade Books, 2005-2024](/images/list_image/5230.jpg)
Outstanding Science Trade Books, 2005-2024
Commended, 2019
Tomfoolery!: Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-Of-Age of Children's Books (7)
![ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024](/images/list_sponsor_image/6747.png.pagespeed.ce.rqZg92-sK4.png)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2024
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2024
![Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2024](/images/awards/118.jpg)
Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2024
Nonfiction Text for Young Readers Winner, 2024
![Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023](/images/awards/90.jpg)
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023
Selection, 2023
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Arts Selection, 2023
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Arts Selection, 2023
![Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023](/images/awards/147.png)
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023
Picture Book Selection, 2023
My Grandfather's Coat (4)
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2015
![Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023](/images/awards/147.png)
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023
Picture Book Selection, 2014
![SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023](/images/awards/89.jpg)
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2014
![Sydney Taylor Book Award, 2001-2024](/images/list_image/1108.jpg)
Sydney Taylor Book Award, 2001-2024
Winner, 2015
Dahlia (3)
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2003
![Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023](/images/awards/90.jpg)
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023
Selection, 2002
Twelve Kinds of Ice (3)
![ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024](/images/list_sponsor_image/6747.png.pagespeed.ce.rqZg92-sK4.png)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2013
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2013
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Elementary Selection, 2012
Vroom! (3)
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Pre-Kindergarten Selection, 2020
![Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023](/images/awards/147.png)
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023
Picture Book Selection, 2019
Adèle & Simon (2)
The Gingerbread Man (2)
![Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2023](/images/awards/93.jpg)
Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2023
Selection, 1998
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 1998
The Mitten (2)
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2010
![Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023](/images/awards/90.jpg)
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023
Selection, 2009
Where's Mommy? (2)
![Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2023](/images/awards/93.jpg)
Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2023
Selection, 2014
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Elementary Selection, 2014
Adele & Simon in China (1)
![Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024](/images/awards/79.jpg)
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
Geography, People, Places Selection, 2017
Cinderella (1)
![Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2024](/images/awards/118.jpg)
Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2024
Picture Book Illustration Honor, 2006
Emma and Julia Love Ballet (1)
![Children’s Favorites Award, 2015-2024](/images/awards/105.png.pagespeed.ce.IIJpUzfmkT.png)
Children’s Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2017
The Five Forms (1)
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Sports Selection, 2018
Goldilocks and the Three Bears (1)
![Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1577.jpg)
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2003
The Prog Frince: A Ribbeting Mixed-Up Tale (1)
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2000