Given to an artist for outstanding picture book. 

Given to an author for outstanding children's literature. 

Named for Dr. Seuss, given to authors and illustrators of books for beginning readers. 

Given to an author and illustrator for appreciation of African American culture and universal human values.

Given to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience.

North Carolina children vote to award a picture book and junior book each year.