The Whitney Award for Best Youth Fiction: Celebrating Excellence in the World of Books Are you on the lookout for the very best youth fiction books? Look no further than the prestigious Whitney Award for Best Youth Fiction. The Whitney Awards are an annual accolade that recognizes outstanding works in various categories within the field of literature. In this article, we will explore the significance of the Whitney Award for Best Youth Fiction, past winners, and some recommended novels that have received this esteemed recognition. The Whitney Award for Best Youth Fiction aims to honor exceptional authors who have made significant contributions to the world of young adult and middle-grade literature. With a diverse range of genres, including fantasy, science fiction, contemporary, and historical fiction, the award acknowledges works that captivate and inspire young readers. In recent years, several outstanding novels have been bestowed with this prestigious award. One such novel is "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner. Set in a dystopian future, this gripping tale follows a group of teens trapped in a maze, struggling for survival and searching for answers. Dashner's ability to blend suspense, action, and thought-provoking themes has made "The Maze Runner" a beloved classic among young readers. Another remarkable recipient of the Whitney Award is "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak. This internationally acclaimed novel is set in Nazi Germany and narrated by Death. Through the eyes of a young girl named Liesel, readers experience the power of words, love, and the resilience of the human spirit. Zusak's poignant storytelling and memorable characters have made "The Book Thief" a favorite among both young and adult readers alike. For those interested in the realm of fantasy, "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull is an absolute must-read. This enchanting tale follows siblings Kendra and Seth as they discover a hidden preserve for mythical creatures. Packed with magical adventures, mystical creatures, and captivating world-building, "Fablehaven" has captured the imaginations of countless readers and earned its place as a Whitney Award winner. Now that you know about some exceptional books that have been honored by the Whitney Award for Best Youth Fiction, you may be wondering where to find these captivating stories. Leading online retailers such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble provide a wide range of options. Additionally, you can explore your local libraries or independent bookstores for these award-winning gems. In conclusion, the Whitney Award for Best Youth Fiction serves as a beacon of excellence within the field of literature for young readers. Through its recognition of outstanding novels, it not only celebrates remarkable authors but also provides readers with a curated list of exceptional books. Whether you're a fan of adventure, fantasy, or historical fiction, the Whitney Award winners offer a wealth of captivating stories that will transport you to new worlds and leave a lasting impact on your heart and mind. So dive into a Whitney Award-winning book today and embark on an unforgettable literary journey!
The so-called household spirits are the worship of animated animals by the common people. They are beings both demonic and divine! If you believe in them, you will receive blessings! However, if you offend them... My grandma is a "spirit supplier" who specializes in worshipping household spirits. She keeps many little ghosts in her house, stores dead people in jars, and even makes me kowtow to a big rat. Since the time I accidentally knocked over an offering to the household spirits!!! Grandma told me: If you want to stay alive, you must...
596.39 Million words | 2023-04-10 11:23Update
The eternal rivers and mountains witnessed, Wu hooking past regrets fulfilled, The return of the soul fading, silently observing the leaking rain, Flowers cast the wrong shadow, leaving no trace, Beyond the continuous pavilions and towers, Lies the lonesome palace in which cold jade smokes, Behind the crystal curtain of the Nine Palaces, Lies the bloodshed of golden branches and jade leaves on a throne of power, In the chaotic end of an era filled with weapons and cavalry, Within the deceitful and turbulent palace walls, A woman named Su Mi struggles, resists, rises and falls, This book, planned and released by "Yue Du Ji" - Beijing Kaiwei Cultural Company, Is officially titled "Nine Phoenix Palaces." Published
69.40 Million words | 2022-08-01 07:56Update
The young princess Luo Yao of the divine tribe has been feeling very down lately. Ever since she became the Moon Goddess, the world has suddenly turned into a fantasy. Accidentally provoking the scheming Devil Lord, she was relentlessly harassed by him. Her childhood friend, the cold and arrogant God Emperor, also had ulterior motives. Even her honest and selfless brother became obsessed with power and desires. With all the male leads suddenly turning into villains, Luo Yao is speechless. How can I peacefully become a proper princess?
334.89 Million words | 2022-01-08 18:51Update
Female Poisonous Respectable Star Mist fails to ascend and transmigrates ten years later. However, to her astonishment, the original owner turns out to be an incredibly scumbag woman who has accumulated countless debts of peach blossoms. She looks at the handsome male number one, number two, number three... number seventeen, who have all been scammed by the original owner, and her head starts to ache. The little emperor invites you to enjoy the flowers, will you go? Star Mist: "Goodbye!" The next second, her mansion is surrounded by a massive army, with thirty thousand cavalry blocking all exits and taking her family hostage. Star Mist: "Fine, I'll go." Swoosh! Her genius cousin stabs her from behind, driven by love and hatred, trying to take her life. Star Mist: "..." After defeating her cousin and the little emperor with poison, she escapes. Life is so damn difficult. Who would have known that as soon as she leaves the house, she is stopped on the street by a handsome little milk dog who accuses her with despair: "Running away from me again? You heartless woman who made me sad and cry!" Star Mist: "I've lost my memory." "Don't give me that, I know you too well! Trying to pretend to have amnesia and avoid us, brothers?" "Huh? There's another brother? That's too much to handle, goodbye!" --- Luckily, the big brothers she took in the previous life can still help her hide. Star Mist sighs, "Ah Jin, as a super scumbag woman, how can I survive under the bombardment of her scammed and insane ex-boyfriends?" Emperor Jin: "Hehe, Master, what do you think of me?" Star Mist: "!!!" The backyard is also on fire, gotta run away...
461.60 Million words | 2022-02-22 00:55Update
What? Being bumped into and then insulted? How could such a thing happen to her? That brat needs to be taught some manners. But who would have known that she seemed to have beaten up the wrong person. This cold and aloof man turned out to be the CEO of the top arms company in the United States! Arrogant, domineering, and ruthless, anyone who offends him is just asking for trouble. Well, it seems that retribution has come like a storm. She was bullied at work, fired by her boss, and then her father was diagnosed with cancer and needed money for surgery. And in her most desperate moment, this guy stood proudly in front of her and said, "Luman Wen, I want to make you mine!"
408.83 Million words | 2020-08-25 13:27Update
He once said, "Having just you in my life is enough!" He once said, "Together till the end of time, hand in hand!" Thus, even though she knew he couldn't give her a monogamous marriage, she stubbornly donned the phoenix crown and betrothed her existence to him! Once a graceful youth, now standing at the pinnacle among thousands! Once tender and affectionate, now reigning over a thousand beauties in the harem! His unwavering vows of devotion, her indulgence in tender affections, are they the destination of her beautiful love or the fate of a moth drawn to the flame... (Please search "Yao Shi Qi Fei" on Baidu for my new book in serialization.)
94.45 Million words | 2021-02-07 19:19Update
I have always liked Qin Wenhao, but to what extent? The day before his wedding, he told me that Lin Qian had run away and asked me to pretend to be his bride. I agreed. I changed my name and identity, becoming a completely different person, and went with him to another city to start a new life. After two years of living together, just when I thought there might be some special feelings in his heart for me, his true love came back. He told me that he had always loved Lin Qian and could only offer me an apology. So I smiled and nodded, saying okay, took the bank card he had given me, and walked away. I thought he would never appear in my life again, but many years later, he stood in front of me and said, "Xu Lan, I want to take back that apology..." The most beautiful moments in life are not when we are young and in love, but in the cold winter, with our hands resting on the same cup of instant noodles, finding warmth in each other's smiles. This is a story of a "scumbag" turning around. Ugly girl vs. aspiring man.
61.18 Million words | 2022-05-08 19:28Update
After a sudden transmigration, she becomes the imperial consort who is ordered by the empress dowager to be executed publicly. However, at a critical moment, the legendary disabled prince unexpectedly saves her life. As the imperial dynasty of Luoyan crumbles and the princes harbor sinister intentions, she finds herself caught in a fierce battle for imperial succession... "Wedding night? Wasn't that supposed to happen a few days ago?" "Beloved consort, perhaps you forgot - you claimed to be having your monthly period then. This prince assumes that it should be over by now, right?" "But I..." A few days later, after being devoured and exhausted by someone, the man finds a note stuck on the bedroom door. "Xiao Qiang? Who is it?!" His voice is filled with cold rage. "It's a particularly adorable pet, just like you!" The woman remains unruffled. "Why have I never heard of it before?" "No worries, you just need to know that it has absolutely no derogatory meaning." "Then why does it say on it, 'Xiao Qiang and Huo Yinshi both go die'?" Xiao Qing's finished work of ancient romance "Tyrant, It's Not My Fault I Annoyed You" (link: http://mm.motie.com/book/) and completed fantasy novel "Husband, You've Got Demon Qi!" (link: http://mm.motie.com/book/).
476.24 Million words | 2020-07-27 14:42Update
He inherited a magnificent kingdom and possessed a harem as vast as the clouds, but he knew deep down that every smiling face was merely a facade for an era of peace. "Empress, the emperor's shoes don't seem to fit right." One blunt statement changed the course of her life. Amah said that the people in the palace are not to be trusted, but Empress Fu Cha held her close as a confidante. In the eyes of the world, she was seen as betraying her master and seducing the king, unaware that she held compassion and gratitude in her heart, willing to become a tool for the emperor in order to become the empress. She was a secret between the emperor and empress, only Emperor Hong Li knew her helplessness. The empress believed that she would bear the burden of humiliation for the rest of her life, until she discovered genuine care and protection, until she saw tears fall from the emperor's eyes for her. "You are not a harmful enchantress, but a lifelong confidante of mine." ***** New
189.35 Million words | 2022-08-05 18:07Update
A mysterious forbidden song from a world, several suicides filled with doubts, a mysterious 'punisher' from over a decade ago... Everything seems to have no connection, yet, inexorably, it is driven by an invisible hand. Shuman feels that she must have done something wrong in her past life, otherwise why would every case she takes involve this demon-like figure, Jiang Yan? Impossible to shake off! And to make matters worse, the demon has the audacity to say, 'Don't you want to take responsibility for me?' Responsibility? Well, isn't 'police and citizens in harmony' a joyful thing!
531.21 Million words | 2021-02-06 14:32Update
Sometimes, I sit by the river and gaze at my own reflection. I'm not sure if it's because of my vivid imagination, but I often see another person's face. I asked my grandfather, and he said it's my past life. Everyone has a past life. Sometimes, when you do certain things, you feel like you've done them before. Grandfather said it's the karma from past lives, so whenever you do something that feels familiar, you should be cautious, or else...
41.35 Million words | 2022-09-25 11:27Update
New standards for the new-age women: being able to afford luxurious cars and houses, being able to fight against mistresses and thugs. Zishan, determined to become the role model for the new women, wonders: in that case, do we still need men, or should we keep them at a distance?
139.16 Million words | 2020-07-12 16:36Update
Also known as: From Maid to Empress. That scene often appeared in her dreams, even after many years. Hanyun rushed towards the highest point, her phoenix crown and red robe fluttering as if blown away by a gust of wind, revealing the white attire underneath. Chaosheng desperately shouted, not knowing what she said. Hanyun stopped by the terrace, turned around, and smiled at her. Just like when they first entered the palace, a gentle smile as serene as spring water. She leaped forward, her dress floating in mid-air like a blooming flower. But the flower only bloomed for an instant...
98.45 Million words | 2022-07-23 10:12Update
The feared assassin king who terrifies both the righteous and the wicked, Wang, found himself in the body of Miss Nangong, the eldest daughter of the prominent Nangong family in the Cloud Dynasty. Before he could enjoy their immense family wealth, he watched helplessly as his family fell, witnessing the tragic deaths of his parents and older brother right before his eyes. Even his betrothed of twelve years came to his doorstep to break off the engagement. The eldest Miss Nangong became a helpless orphan, with even her only relative coveting the Nangong family's treasured possession and attempting to sell her to a brothel. Did they really think that this young lady was a pushover and could be bullied at will? Everyone wanted her dead, but she was determined to thrive. To those who wronged her, she would exact tenfold vengeance. Today, you may stomp on her, but tomorrow she will reduce you to dust! "The greatest mistake I have ever made in my life was causing the death of your parents!" the wicked and remorseful Marquis Anle admitted with guilt on his face. "Then spend the rest of your life making it right!"
83.37 Million words | 2022-05-08 22:34Update
Yi, a charismatic and talented gentleman renowned throughout the Jiangnan region; Yi, a cousin with a turbulent background but exceptional intelligence; Yi, a cunning and skilled warrior from a different ethnic group... Uncle, remember, it's Uncle, not the trendy "uncle." They, the young noble men of Chang'an, adorned with extravagance and charm, some brash, some reserved... The delicate fingers, resembling orchids, delicately embroidering a handkerchief in a shy manner, young lady of the Hou family, stop laughing and rejoicing in your heart! Because... none of the above have fallen in love with you!!!
206.49 Million words | 2020-07-30 06:11Update
"I will marry him!" Xuan You Wang, feared by everyone in the capital, but Mu Qing Nuan insisted on marrying him. In her previous life, her mother was murdered, her grandfather's family was exterminated, and she was tortured in various ways before finally dying a tragic death. In her new life, she has returned and will no longer endure silently. She will exact a thousand-fold revenge from those who owe her. He is born with ill fortune, a lone star of calamity, cold and emotionless, but he insists on keeping her in his heart. "Before meeting Nuan Er, I never thought of taking a wife. After meeting Nuan Er, I never thought of taking anyone else as my wife."
540.46 Million words | 2021-03-13 19:31Update
He made people dig my heart, divide my body, and placed me in the hell of Avici. But little did he know that I would rise from the ashes and restart the game of the world.
234.21 Million words | 2022-10-17 16:38Update
On the city wall at sunset, with war horses neighing, they finally reunite under the guidance of fate. She is no longer a lonely orphan wandering around, and he is no longer a desperate prince at the end of the world. 'Moyao, come to me, and I will spare those people,' the ruthless prince said, holding a bloodstained sword, overlooking the city that she is determined to defend. With a single command, the iron hooves behind him can trample the last remaining isolated city. But even if the whole world is bathed in blood, it cannot erase the surging resentment in his heart. The fragile woman on the city wall, tightly pursing her pale lips, lifts her bow and crossbow to defend the dream of another man. The sound of the attacking horn echoes, from dusk to dawn, he finally crushes her detestable pride under his feet. Facing the person gasping for breath inside the prisoner's cart, he firmly grasps her bleeding delicate shoulder, 'Either become my consort or become my servant!' All she gives him in return is a gaze filled with hatred and disdain, 'Heh... it's too late.'
25.43 Million words | 2020-08-05 08:20Update
(New Novel: "The Fresh Wife: Mr. Qi, Goodnight") Five years ago, she slept with an outrageously handsome male PR, throwing a check of a hundred thousand to buy him for a night. Five years later, she returned to the country with her genius and adorable baby, only to be thrown onto a big bed by a certain man. She was shocked and angry, "Didn't I pay you? I didn't sleep with you for free!" The man clenched his teeth, restrained himself, and unbuttoned his shirt, saying, "I'm cheap, a hundred thousand can buy me for a lifetime." She weakly asked, "Can I return you?" But when she looked up, she discovered, "Uh... when did you become so clean?"
539.03 Million words | 2020-07-30 08:55Update
The end of the world didn't disappear, it just came late. However, this end of the world is different from what people speculated, as it seems to be imbued with a touch of warmth. Lin Nan is reborn ten days later, going back to the day of the apocalypse. His first task is to prevent his brother from making the wrong career choice in the previous life and dying. In this moment, the data-driven end of the world reveals its ferocity. PS: This is an end of the world disguised as a game. Please do not nitpick about historical accuracy. PS: I have already completed a work of 10,000 words per daily update called 'Crazy Year Lord'. So rest assured and enjoy!
30.41 Million words | 2022-09-03 21:44Update
