Christopher Award for Young People, 2001-2020
Resources for the titles recognized by this award since 2001 -- affirming the highest values of the human spirit
Sponsored by The Christophers, Inc.

- 1,297 Resources including
- 127 Videos
- 73 Book Readings
- 176 Lesson Plans
- List Analysis Report
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Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures
by Kate DiCamillo and K.G. Campbell
(Winner, 2014)
44 Resources9 Awards

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

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


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


The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
by Kate DiCamillo and Bagram Ibatoulline
(Winner, 2007)
29 Resources4 Awards


Ada's Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay
by Susan Hood and Sally Wern Comport
(Winner, 2017)
28 Resources7 Awards



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





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






Sergeant Billy: The True Story of the Goat Who Went to War
by Mireille Messier and Kass Reich
(Winner, 2020)
12 Resources2 Awards

Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship
by Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Paula Kahumbu, and Peter Greste
(Winner, 2008)
11 Resources4 Awards





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