Because of Winn-Dixie — Book Awards

Because of Winn-Dixie was a New York Times Bestseller, was a Publisher's Weekly Best Books of the Year selection and on the list of the Smithsonian's Notable Books for Children. Other awards include:

Newbery Honor Book
The Newbery Awards are awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children.

IRA Young Adults Choice
Teenage reviewers select the books on the IRA Young Adults Choice list, sponsored by the International Reading Association.

Parents' Choice Awards Gold Award
The Gold Award is the highest honor from Parents' Choice, the nation's oldest nonprofit guide to quality children's media and toys