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Author record · 2007 to 2024

Sara Zarr: Awards and Best-of Lists

Sara Zarr has 1 shortlist or finalist place and 8 year-end list picks in our archive.

Every recognition

Year is the award or list year, not the publication year.
YearBookSourceResultTranslator
2024Kyra, Just for TodayKirkus Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Middle Grade
2017Gem & DixiePublishers Weekly Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Young Adult
2013The Lucy VariationsPublishers Weekly Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Children's Fiction
2013The Lucy VariationsKirkus Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Teen
2011How to Save a LifePublishers Weekly Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Children's Fiction
2011How to Save a LifeSchool Library Journal Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Fiction
2009Once Was LostKirkus Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Young Adult
2007Story of a GirlNational Book Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Young People's Literature
2007Story of A Girl: A NovelChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Teen Fiction

Books

  1. How to Save a Life2 sources · 2011
  2. Story of a Girl2 sources · 2007
  3. The Lucy Variations2 sources · 2013
  4. Gem & Dixie1 source · 2017
  5. Kyra, Just for Today1 source · 2024
  6. Once Was Lost1 source · 2009