2024 National Book Award Longlist for Young People's Literature Revealed

Ten nominees selected from 333 submissions explore themes of self-acceptance and societal issues in diverse formats.

The National Book Foundation has announced the longlist for the 2024 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
A total of 10 books have been nominated, chosen from 333 submissions by various publishers.
The longlist includes works by Olivia A. Cole, Violet Duncan, Margarita Engle, Josh Galarza, Erin Entrada Kelly, and more.
The list features two debut novels and five novels written in verse, highlighting themes of self-acceptance and broader societal issues.
Finalists will be announced on October 1, with the winners revealed at the National Book Awards Ceremony on November 20.