Christopher Award for Young People, 2001-2022
Resources for the titles recognized by this award since 2001 -- affirming the highest values of the human spirit
Sponsored by The Christophers, Inc.

- 1,510 Resources including
- 149 Videos
- 87 Book Readings
- 192 Lesson Plans
- List Analysis Report
Showing 1-48 of 119 book results

Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures
by Kate DiCamillo and K.G. Campbell
(Winner, 2014)
47 Resources9 Awards

Rescue & Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship
by Jessica Kensky, Patrick Downes, and Scott Magoon
(Winner, 2019)
46 Resources4 Awards

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez
by Kathleen Krull and Yuyi Morales
(Winner, 2004)
40 Resources9 Awards


The One and Only Ivan
by Katherine Applegate and Patricia Castelao
(Winner, 2013)
38 Resources6 Awards




The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
by Kate DiCamillo and Bagram Ibatoulline
(Winner, 2007)
30 Resources5 Awards

Ada's Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay
by Susan Hood and Sally Wern Comport
(Winner, 2017)
30 Resources8 Awards


Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon
by Simran Jeet Singh and Baljinder Kaur
(Winner, 2021)
27 Resources3 Awards

Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story
by Lesléa Newman and Amy June Bates
(Winner, 2020)
25 Resources2 Awards







Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle
by Brian Dennis, Kirby Larson, and Mary Nethery
(Winner, 2010)
19 Resources1 Awards


How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?
by Margaret McNamara and G. Brian Karas
(Winner, 2008)
18 Resources2 Awards




Nacho's Nachos: The Story Behind the World's Favorite Snack
by Sandra Nickel and Oliver Dominguez
(Winner, 2021)
16 Resources3 Awards







Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship
by Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Paula Kahumbu, and Peter Greste
(Winner, 2008)
14 Resources5 Awards







Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-Playing Artist Ernie Barnes
by Don Tate
(Winner, 2022)
13 Resources2 Awards

The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark
by Carmen Agra Deedy and Henri Sorensen
(Winner, 2001)
12 Resources4 Awards


I Could Do That!: Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote
by Linda Arms White and Nancy Carpenter
(Winner, 2006)
11 Resources3 Awards