The Morris Award is an annual literary honor presented by the American Library Association. It recognizes a debut book for young adults that exemplifies outstanding writing and creativity. The award aims to encourage new authors and promote their work within the young adult genre. Established in 2009, the Morris Award is named after the influential librarian and advocate for young adult literature, William C. Morris. The award highlights the importance of engaging stories for young readers and aims to inspire a love of reading among teenagers.