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2002-2003 Award-Winning Books for Teens   Printz Award (2003) An award for a book that "exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature" chosen by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association. Winner: Postcards from No Man's Land -  Aidan Chambers Honor Books: Hole in My Life - Jack Gantos The House of the Scorpion -  Nancy Farmer My Heartbeat - Garret Freymann-Weyr     Best Books for Young Adults (2003) Chosen by YALSA. Top Ten, Best Fiction, and Best Non-Fiction.     National Book Award (2002) Winner: The House of the Scorpion - Nancy Farmer Finalists: Feed - M.T. Anderson Hush - Jacqueline Woodson This Land Was Made for You and Me: The Life & Songs of Woody Guthrie -  Elizabeth Partridge     Coretta Scott King Award (2003)  For an "author of African descent whose distinguished book promotes an understanding and appreciation of the 'American Dream.'" Author Award Winner: Bronx Masquerade - Nikki Grimes New Talent Award Winner: Chill Wind - Janet McDonald     Scott O'Dell Award (2003) For best historical fiction by an American author. Winner: Trouble Don't Last - Shelley Pearsall  (J Fic)     Mildred L. Batchelder Award (2003) "Most outstanding book originally published in a foreign language and subsequently translated into English for publication in the U.S." Winner:  The Thief Lord - Cornelia Funke     Carnegie Medal (2002) Britain's award for best book for youth. Winner: Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents - Terry Pratchett     Margaret A. Edwards Award (2003) A lifetime achievement award for a young adult author. Winner: Nancy Garden       Popular Paperbacks (2003) YALSA created four lists by topic/genre:     Quick Picks (2003) Books perfect for those who don't like to read. Chosen by YALSA.