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Mathical Book Prize

Math-focused winners and honor books for several age groups.

Published byMathical Book Prize
Years available2016–2026
Editions11

About this book list

The Mathical Book Prize recognizes fiction and nonfiction that invites children and teenagers into mathematics. The Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute awards the prize with the National Council of Teachers of English and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, in coordination with the Children's Book Council. A national panel of librarians, teachers, mathematicians, early childhood specialists, and others chooses books for PreK, K through 2, Grades 3 through 5, Grades 6 through 8, and Grades 9 through 12. Newly published books may win the annual Prize. Books from any year can be named Honor Books, while the Hall of Fame recognizes broader or lasting appeal. These distinctions do not form a simple first-to-last ranking. The grade groups are useful for browsing, though they are not measurements of text complexity. Parents can begin with a grade category and then choose between stories, biographies, puzzles, and other approaches to mathematical thinking. A book need not look like a workbook to make numbers, patterns, logic, or problem solving part of the reading experience.

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Mathical Book Prize

Mathical Book Prize 2026

The 2026 edition includes 20 Mathical Honor Books and 4 Mathical Prize Winners. The source organizes the selections into Ages 2 through 4, Ages 5 through 7, Ages 8 through 10, and Ages 11 through 13. It records that year's Mathical Prize, Honor, and Hall of Fame results across the program's grade groups.

Ages and grades
Ages 02–04 · Ages 05–07 · Ages 08–10 · Ages 11–13
Selections
24

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Mathical Book Prize 2025

The 2025 edition includes 22 Mathical Honor Books and 5 Mathical Prize Winners. The source organizes the selections into Pre-Kindergarten, Grades K through 2, Grades 3 through 5, Grades 6 through 8, and Grades 9 through 12. It records that year's Mathical Prize, Honor, and Hall of Fame results across the program's grade groups.

Ages and grades
Pre-Kindergarten · Grades K–2 · Grades 3–5 · Grades 6–8 · Grades 9–12
Selections
27

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Mathical Book Prize 2024

The 2024 edition includes 19 Mathical Honor Books and 5 Mathical Prize Winners. The source organizes the selections into Pre-Kindergarten, Grades K through 2, Grades 3 through 5, Grades 6 through 8, and Grades 9 through 12. It records that year's Mathical Prize, Honor, and Hall of Fame results across the program's grade groups.

Ages and grades
Pre-Kindergarten · Grades K–2 · Grades 3–5 · Grades 6–8 · Grades 9–12
Selections
24

Mathical Book Prize

Mathical Book Prize 2023

The 2023 edition includes 13 Mathical Honor Books and 4 Mathical Prize Winners. The source organizes the selections into Pre-Kindergarten, Grades K through 2, Grades 3 through 5, Grades 6 through 8, and Grades 9 through 12. It records that year's Mathical Prize, Honor, and Hall of Fame results across the program's grade groups.

Ages and grades
Pre-Kindergarten · Grades K–2 · Grades 3–5 · Grades 6–8 · Grades 9–12
Selections
17

Mathical Book Prize

Mathical Book Prize 2022

The 2022 edition includes 2 Mathical Hall of Fame titles, 13 Mathical Honor Books, and 3 Mathical Prize Winners. The source uses 6 audience or subject sections, including Pre-Kindergarten, Grades K through 2, Grades 6 through 8, and Grades 3 through 5. It records that year's Mathical Prize, Honor, and Hall of Fame results across the program's grade groups.

Ages and grades
Pre-Kindergarten · Grades K–2 · Grades 6–8 · Grades 3–5 · Grades 9–12 · Hall of Fame
Selections
18

Mathical Book Prize

Mathical Book Prize 2021

The 2021 edition includes 9 Mathical Honor Books and 5 Mathical Prize Winners. The source organizes the selections into Pre-Kindergarten, Grades K through 2, Grades 3 through 5, Grades 6 through 8, and Grades 9 through 12. It records that year's Mathical Prize, Honor, and Hall of Fame results across the program's grade groups.

Ages and grades
Pre-Kindergarten · Grades K–2 · Grades 3–5 · Grades 6–8 · Grades 9–12
Selections
14

Mathical Book Prize

Mathical Book Prize 2020

The 2020 edition includes 2 Mathical Hall of Fame titles, 7 Mathical Honor Books, and 4 Mathical Prize Winners. The source uses 6 audience or subject sections, including Pre-Kindergarten, Grades K through 2, Grades 3 through 5, and Grades 9 through 12. It records that year's Mathical Prize, Honor, and Hall of Fame results across the program's grade groups.

Ages and grades
Pre-Kindergarten · Grades K–2 · Grades 3–5 · Grades 9–12 · Grades 6–8 · Hall of Fame
Selections
13

Mathical Book Prize

Mathical Book Prize 2019

The 2019 edition includes 1 Mathical Hall of Fame title, 10 Mathical Honor Books, and 4 Mathical Prize Winners. The source uses 6 audience or subject sections, including Pre-Kindergarten, Grades K through 2, Grades 3 through 5, and Grades 6 through 8. It records that year's Mathical Prize, Honor, and Hall of Fame results across the program's grade groups.

Ages and grades
Pre-Kindergarten · Grades K–2 · Grades 3–5 · Grades 6–8 · Grades 9–12 · Hall of Fame
Selections
15

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Mathical Book Prize 2018

The 2018 edition includes 3 Mathical Prize Winners. The source organizes the selections into Grades 3 through 5, Grades K through 2, and Pre-Kindergarten. It records that year's Mathical Prize, Honor, and Hall of Fame results across the program's grade groups.

Ages and grades
Grades 3–5 · Grades K–2 · Pre-Kindergarten
Selections
3

Mathical Book Prize

Mathical Book Prize 2017

The 2017 edition includes 4 Mathical Honor Books and 5 Mathical Prize Winners. The source organizes the selections into Pre-Kindergarten, Grades K through 2, Grades 3 through 5, Grades 6 through 8, and Grades 9 through 12. It records that year's Mathical Prize, Honor, and Hall of Fame results across the program's grade groups.

Ages and grades
Pre-Kindergarten · Grades K–2 · Grades 3–5 · Grades 6–8 · Grades 9–12
Selections
9

Mathical Book Prize

Mathical Book Prize 2016

The 2016 edition includes 1 Mathical Hall of Fame title, 6 Mathical Honor Books, and 3 Mathical Prize Winners. The source organizes the selections into Pre-Kindergarten, Grades K through 2, Grades 3 through 5, Grades 6 through 8, and Hall of Fame. It records that year's Mathical Prize, Honor, and Hall of Fame results across the program's grade groups.

Ages and grades
Pre-Kindergarten · Grades K–2 · Grades 3–5 · Grades 6–8 · Hall of Fame
Selections
10