Both field and Committee nominations will be accepted for books that meet the published criteria. Field nominations must be seconded by a committee member. Nominations may be accepted from the field up to December 1, and from Committee members up to December 15. Final selections are made at the Midwinter Meeting during a series of Committee meetings closed to the public. Only Committee members attending the Midwinter Meeting will be allowed to vote.
Members can only vote on books they have read.
The Printz Award is selected annually and recognizes the best book written for young adults, based solely on literary merit. It may be written by either an American or foreign author. Single authors or multiple authors are accepted. The book may be fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or anthology.