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

- 1,557 Resources including
- 167 Videos
- 103 Book Readings
- 235 Lesson Plans
- List Analysis Report
Showing 1-48 of 133 book results

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


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


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

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

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



Ada's Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay
by Susan Hood and Sally Wern Comport
(Winner, 2017)
28 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


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


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






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


Henri and the Magnificent Snort
by Samantha Childs and Hannah Farr
(Winner, 2024)
17 Resources2 Awards



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






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



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


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


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


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

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