Wolves, Boys and Other Things That Might Kill Me by Kristen Chandler

(Click the PDF here for additional details about these criteria). Per Walden’s request, honor and winning titles must be a work of fiction, ideally a novel (stand-alone or part of a series)  be published within one year prior to the call for titles  be published in the United States but may have been published elsewhere prior and possess a positive approach to life, widespread teen appeal, and literary merit. The selection committee is composed of ten ALAN members (3 teachers, 3 university professors, 3 librarians, and 1 chair) and is appointed by the previous year’s chair and current ALAN President. They award one winning title and honor up to four additional titles on their shortlist. Named for Amelia Elizabeth Walden who was a pioneer in the field of Young Adult literature, it is presented annually to the author of a title selected by ALAN’s Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award Committee. Its K.J.s junior year in the small town of West End, Montana, and whether she likes it or not, things are different this year.

The Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award, presented annually by ALAN, is an award in the United States for a book that exemplifies literary excellence, widespread appeal, and a positive approach to life in young adult literature.