Center for Children’s Literature
The Cook Prize
Presented for the first time in 2012, the Cook Prize is named in memory of two ground breaking Bank Street educators – Don Cook of the Graduate School of Education, and Michael Cook (no relation) of the School for Children. In naming this award, Bank Street not only honors Michael and Don for their intangible contributions to the world of education, but encourages excellence in publishing informational books on STEM topics for elementary-aged children.
Our Mission
The Cook Prize honors the best science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) picture book for children aged eight to ten. It is the only national children’s choice award honoring a STEM book. The Cook Prize is administered with support from School Library Journal. The award is presented in May.
2018 Cook Prize Winner & Honor Books
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 Honor Book |
 Honor Book |
 Honor Book |
2019 Cook Prize
Voting is closed for 2018. Please register for 2019.
Cook Prize Ceremonies
- Livestream of 2018 Ceremony (begins at 1:06:30)
- Livestream of 2017 Ceremony
The Cook Prize Seal Design
This short YouTube video from The Cook Prize 2012 presentation features author/illustrator Brian Floca describe the process of designing the seal.