* The American Library Association's (ALA) Newbery Honor: She has received this award twice, for "The Birchbark House" (1994) and "Thunder Cake" (1997).
* The ALA's Notable Children's Book Award: She has received this award for many of her books, including "The Birchbark House", "Thunder Cake", "Chicken Sunday", and "Pink and Say".
* The ALA's Parents' Choice Gold Award: This award has been given to several of her books, including "The Birchbark House", "Thunder Cake", and "Chicken Sunday".
* The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Golden Kite Award: She won this award for "Pink and Say" in the picture book category.
* The Christopher Award: This award has been given to several of her books, including "The Birchbark House", "Thunder Cake", and "Chicken Sunday".
In addition to these awards, Polacco has also received numerous other honors and recognitions for her writing and illustrations. She is considered one of the most respected and beloved children's authors of our time.