Despite the power of children's literature to shape societal attitudes and foster inclusion (Bishop, 1990; Shimek, 2021), there is an absence of research on how race, gender, class, and ability are portrayed in outdoor contexts (Shimek, 2021). The outdoor field, while striving for change, remains dominated by a single narrative (Bobilya et al., 2024; Warren & Breunig, 2022). This study analyzes the children's literature category winners of the National Outdoor Book Award (NOBA) from 1997 to 2023, focusing on representations of race, gender, class, and ability. By examining these influential texts, I aim to understand how award-winning outdoor literature reflects and potentially perpetuates societal norms and biases (Bickmore et al., 2017). The research considers the unique power of picturebooks in normalizing diverse narratives (Nguyen, 2021) and their potential to inspire outdoor participation among marginalized groups (Martin & Mills, 2022). It also contributes to the broader dialogue on equity in children's literature and outdoor participation, addressing Shimek's (2021) call for more research on outdoor play representation in U.S. children's books. By critically analyzing these NOBA winners, I seek to promote more inclusive narratives in children's outdoor literature and support the creation of a more equitable outdoor community.