Christopher Award for Young People, 2001-2025
Resources for the titles recognized by this award since 2001 -- affirming the highest values of the human spirit

- 1,541 Resources including
- 160 Videos
- 101 Book Readings
- 226 Lesson Plans
- List Analysis Report
Showing 1-48 of 137 book results

Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures
by Kate DiCamillo and K.G. Campbell
(Winner, 2014)
45+ Resources10 Awards

Before She Was Harriet
by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome
(Winner, 2018)
40+ Resources13 Awards

Rescue & Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship
by Jessica Kensky, Patrick Downes, and Scott Magoon
(Winner, 2019)
40+ 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)
40+ Resources6 Awards



The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
by Kate DiCamillo and Bagram Ibatoulline
(Winner, 2007)
35+ 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)
30+ Resources3 Awards

Growing an Artist: The Story of a Landscaper and His Son
by John Parra
(Winner, 2023)
30+ Resources6 Awards



Alias Anna: A True Story of Outwitting the Nazis
by Susan Hood and Greg Dawson
(Winner, 2023)
25+ Resources4 Awards


Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story
by Lesléa Newman and Amy June Bates
(Winner, 2020)
25+ Resources3 Awards








Henri and the Magnificent Snort
by Samantha Childs and Hannah Farr
(Winner, 2024)
20+ Resources1 Awards





Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-Playing Artist Ernie Barnes
by Don Tate
(Winner, 2022)
20+ Resources1 Awards


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



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

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



Bookmarks Are People Too!
by Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver, and Scott Garrett
(Winner, 2015)
15+ Resources1 Awards



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

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