Michael L. Printz

Michael L. Printz Award - An award annually recognizes the "best book written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit".

• Non-fiction, fiction, poetry and anthologies are all eligible to receive the Printz Award.

• Books must have been published between January 1 and December 31 of the year preceding announcement of the award.

• Titles must be designated 'young adult' by its publisher or published for the age range that YALSA defines as "young adult," i.e., 12 through 18. Adult books are not eligible.

• Works of joint authorship or editorship are eligible.

• The award may be issued posthumously.

• Books previously published in another country are eligible (presuming an American edition has been published during the period of eligibility).