Titles
This novel in verse by Katherine Applegate is about an otter.
What is Odder.
He wrote the graphic novel Mabuhay!
Who is Zachary Sterling.
This book & author won the award in 1998.
What is Under the Blood Red Sun by Graham Salisbury.
According to the "Winners" page, this book & author won the first official award, in 1964.
What is Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell.
This fantasy by Tola Okogwu is about a girl who has magical hair.
What is Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun.
She wrote the novel A Rover's Story.
Who is Jasmine Warga.
2020 was the first year we started voting for 2 books: a chapter book AND a graphic novel. These were the winners that year.
What are The Wild Robot by Peter Brown and The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell.
According to the "History" page (About > History), this is the year the award began.
What is 1959.
This science fiction novel by Greg van Eekhout is about ... well, an alien going through puberty. :)
What is Weird Kid.
She edited the novel You are Here: Connecting Flights.
Who is Ellen Oh.
The Lemonade War and The Invention of Hugo Cabret BOTH won the award in this year. (First and only tie!)
What is 2012.
According to the "History" page (About > History), this author, in 1994, was the first to come to Hawai'i to receive the award.
Who is Phyllis Naylor (for Shiloh).