State Lists for Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood

Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood has been recognized on 15 state lists. The current year's lists also include a link to the list on TeachingBooks. See also the Awards & Distinctions for this title.

California

  • CDE Recommended List 2022
  • CDE Recommended List 2022, Grades 9-12

Idaho

Illinois

  • Abraham Lincoln High School Award, 2019, for Grades 9-12
  • Read for a Lifetime, 2020-2021, Grades 9-12

Indiana

  • Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award, 2019-2020

North Carolina

  • NCSLMA High School Battle of the Books, 2019-2020
  • NCSLMA High School Battle of the Books, 2023-2024
  • NCSLMA YA Book Award, 2017-2018 -- High School, Grades 9-12

Pennsylvania

  • Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, 2017-2018, Grades 9-12

Tennessee

  • Volunteer State Book Awards, 2018-2019 --High School Division, Grades 9-12

Texas

  • Tayshas Reading List, 2018, for Grades 9-12
  • Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List, 2017

Washington

  • Evergreen Teen Book Award, 2018-2019, Grades 7-12