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Author record · 2006 to 2025

David Levithan: Awards and Best-of Lists

David Levithan has won 3 awards, including the Lambda Literary Awards (2007) for The Full Spectrum, with 5 shortlist or finalist places, 4 longlist or nominee places, and 15 year-end list picks in our archive.

Also credited with John Green, Billy Merrell, Jennifer Niven, Jens Lekman, Rachel Cohn

Every recognition

Year is the award or list year, not the publication year.
YearBookSourceResultTranslator
2025Songs for Other People’s WeddingsLibrary Journal Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Fiction
2023Answers In the PagesLambda Literary Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · LGBTQ+ Middle Grade
2023Ryan and AverySchool Library Journal Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Young Adult
2022Answers in the PagesChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Fiction for Older Readers
2022Answers in the PagesSchool Library Journal Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Middle Grade
2021The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as Told to His Brother)New York Public Library Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books for Kids
2021Take Me with You When You GoSchool Library Journal Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Young Adult
2014Two Boys KissingLambda Literary Awards source (opens in a new tab)Winner · Children’s/Young Adult
2014Two Boys KissingStonewall Book Awards source (opens in a new tab)Honor · Children's and Young Adult
2013Every DayLambda Literary Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Children’s/Young Adult
2013Two Boys KissingNational Book Awards source (opens in a new tab)Longlist · Young People's Literature
2013Every DayNebula Award (Novel, Novella and Andre Norton) source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Andre Norton
2013Two Boys KissingGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Young Adult Fiction
2012The Lover’s DictionaryAlex Awards source (opens in a new tab)Winner · Adult Books for Teens
2012Every DayChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Teen Fiction
2012Every DayBooklist Editors' Choice source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Books for Youth: Fiction, Older Readers
2012Every DaySchool Library Journal Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Fiction
2012Every DayKirkus Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Teen
2012Every DayAmazon Editors' Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Top 100
2011Will Grayson, Will GraysonStonewall Book Awards source (opens in a new tab)Honor · Children's and Young Adult
2011The Lover's DictionaryGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Fiction
2011The Lover’s DictionaryBooklist Editors' Choice source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Adult Books for Young Adults: Fiction
2011The Lover's DictionaryAmazon Editors' Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Top 100
2010Will Grayson, Will GraysonKirkus Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Teen
2009How They Met & Other StoriesLambda Literary Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Children’s/Young Adult
2007The Full SpectrumLambda Literary Awards source (opens in a new tab)Winner · Children’s/Young Adult
2006Nick & Norah’s Infinite PlaylistKirkus Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Children's

Books

  1. Every Day7 sources · 2012 to 2013
  2. The Lover’s Dictionary4 sources · 2011 to 2012
  3. Two Boys Kissing4 sources · 2013 to 2014
  4. Answers In the Pages3 sources · 2022 to 2023
  5. Will Grayson, Will Grayson2 sources · 2010 to 2011
  6. How They Met & Other Stories1 source · 2009
  7. Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist1 source · 2006
  8. Ryan and Avery1 source · 2023
  9. Songs for Other People’s Weddings1 source · 2025
  10. Take Me with You When You Go1 source · 2021
  11. The Full Spectrum1 source · 2007
  12. The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as Told to His Brother)1 source · 2021