Christopher Award for Young People, 2001-2023
Resources for the titles recognized by this award since 2001 -- affirming the highest values of the human spirit
Sponsored by The Christophers, Inc.
- 1,643 Resources including
- 177 Videos
- 96 Book Readings
- 209 Lesson Plans
- List Analysis Report
Showing 1-48 of 125 book results
Rescue & Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship
by Jessica Kensky, Patrick Downes, and Scott Magoon
(Winner, 2019)
52 Resources4 Awards
Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures
by Kate DiCamillo and K.G. Campbell
(Winner, 2014)
51 Resources10 Awards
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
by Kate DiCamillo and Bagram Ibatoulline
(Winner, 2007)
43 Resources5 Awards
Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez
by Kathleen Krull and Yuyi Morales
(Winner, 2004)
42 Resources9 Awards
The One and Only Ivan
by Katherine Applegate and Patricia Castelao
(Winner, 2013)
42 Resources6 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)
28 Resources3 Awards
Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story
by Lesléa Newman and Amy June Bates
(Winner, 2020)
24 Resources2 Awards
Growing an Artist: The Story of a Landscaper and His Son
by John Parra
(Winner, 2023)
24 Resources7 Awards
Alias Anna: A True Story of Outwitting the Nazis
by Susan Hood and Greg Dawson
(Winner, 2023)
24 Resources4 Awards
Nacho's Nachos: The Story Behind the World's Favorite Snack
by Sandra Nickel and Oliver Dominguez
(Winner, 2021)
18 Resources3 Awards
Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle
by Brian Dennis, Kirby Larson, and Mary Nethery
(Winner, 2010)
16 Resources1 Awards
Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-Playing Artist Ernie Barnes
by Don Tate
(Winner, 2022)
16 Resources1 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
How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?
by Margaret McNamara and G. Brian Karas
(Winner, 2008)
14 Resources2 Awards
Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire
by Amy Guglielmo, Jacqueline Tourville, and Brigette Barrager
(Winner, 2018)
13 Resources3 Awards
I Could Do That!: Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote
by Linda Arms White and Nancy Carpenter
(Winner, 2006)
12 Resources3 Awards
