Book Awards & Distinctions
for Cynthia Leitich Smith
1 Lifetime Achievement Award 32 Total Book Awards
Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids (5)
![ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024](/images/list_sponsor_image/6747.png.pagespeed.ce.rqZg92-sK4.png)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2022
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2022
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Audiobooks Selection, 2022
![Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2024](/images/awards/104.png.pagespeed.ce.Wz2wwEQz-V.png)
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2024
Selection, 2022
Harvest House (4)
![American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023](/images/awards/144.png.pagespeed.ce.FJljYTu541.png)
American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023
High School Selection, 2023
![Librarian Favorites Award, 2023-2024](/images/awards/152.png)
Librarian Favorites Award, 2023-2024
Selection, 2024
![Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2024](/images/awards/106.png)
Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2024
![Young Adult Favorites Award, 2015-2024](/images/awards/103.png)
Young Adult Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2024
Hearts Unbroken (4)
![American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023](/images/awards/144.png.pagespeed.ce.FJljYTu541.png)
American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023
High School Selection, 2018
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2019
Indian Shoes (4)
![American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023](/images/awards/144.png.pagespeed.ce.FJljYTu541.png)
American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023
Middle Selection, 2010
![American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023](/images/awards/144.png.pagespeed.ce.FJljYTu541.png)
American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023
Middle Selection, 2010
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2003
Jingle Dancer (4)
![American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023](/images/awards/144.png.pagespeed.ce.FJljYTu541.png)
American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023
Picture Book Selection, 2021
![American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023](/images/awards/144.png.pagespeed.ce.FJljYTu541.png)
American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023
Picture Book Selection, 2021
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2001
Sisters of the Neversea (4)
![American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023](/images/awards/144.png.pagespeed.ce.FJljYTu541.png)
American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023
Middle Grade Selection, 2021
![Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2023](/images/awards/82.jpg)
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2023
Selection, 2021
![Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023](/images/awards/147.png)
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023
Middle Grade Selection, 2021
Rain Is Not My Indian Name (2)
![American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023](/images/awards/144.png.pagespeed.ce.FJljYTu541.png)
American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023
Middle Selection, 2010
![American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023](/images/awards/144.png.pagespeed.ce.FJljYTu541.png)
American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023
Middle Selection, 2010
Blessed (1)
![YALSA Teens' Top Ten, 2003-2023](/images/awards/154.png)
YALSA Teens' Top Ten, 2003-2023
Finalist, 2011
Feral Curse (1)
![American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023](/images/awards/144.png.pagespeed.ce.FJljYTu541.png)
American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023
High School Selection, 2014
Feral Pride (1)
![American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023](/images/awards/144.png.pagespeed.ce.FJljYTu541.png)
American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2023
High School Selection, 2015
Tantalize (1)
The Vice Principal Problem (1)
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Graphic Novels Selection, 2024