Nim's Island — Book Awards

Los Angeles Times Best Books for 2001
Each year the Los Angeles Times publishes this list of best books.

New York Public Library's "Children's Books, 2001—100 Titles for Reading and Sharing"
Each year the Office of Children's Services of the New York Public Library publishes this list of notable books for children.

A Parent's Guide 2001 Children's Media Award Winner (USA)
The Children's Media Awards are sponsored by Parent's Guide to Children's Media, Inc., a non-profit corporation that locates, reviews and honors outstanding materials for children and teens.

Shortlisted for The West Australian Young Readers' Book Award 2001
The West Australian Young Readers' Book Award is a readers' choice award for young readers.

Horn Book Fanfare
Chosen annually by the editors, the Fanfare list is The Horn Book Magazine's selection of the best children's and young adult books of the year.