50 States of Book Awards - Emporia State University

50 States of Book Awards The William Allen White Children’s Book Award was the first statewide children’s choice book award in the U.S. Today, every one of the 50 states has at least one book award that is determined by young readers’ votes.

Tap the name of each state on the map to learn more about its award.

New Hampshire Washington

Vermont Montana

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Oregon Idaho

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Massachusetts Wisconsin

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Nebraska Utah

California

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Indiana Virginia Kentucky Tennessee

Arkansas Alabama

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Delaware Maryland

North Carolina South Carolina Georgia

Texas Louisiana Hawaii

Connecticut Rhode Island

Ohio Illinois

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New Jersey

Alabama Alabama Camellia Children’s Choice Award The Alabama Camellia Children’s Choice Award, known as the Alabama Children’s Choice Book Award prior to 2009, was first given in 1980 and is administered by the Alabama State Department of Education. The award is divided into fiction and nonfiction categories for grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5, and 6-8. To be eligible for the award, books submitted by publishers must be copyrighted in the United States, published within three years of the date of nomination, currently available in print, and available for purchase from multiple sources. Selection committees assemble the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Alaska Young Reader’s Choice Award

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The Young Reader’s Choice Award was first given in 1940, the year it was founded through the efforts of Harry Hartman, a Seattle bookstore owner. It is administered by the Pacific Northwest Library Association. The award currently covers the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and Washington and the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia; prior to 2010, it also included Oregon. Initially, a single award was given. In 1991, Youth and Senior divisions were established, and in 2002, the divisions were updated to Junior, Intermediate, and Senior, which represent grades 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, and parents must have been published three years before the award year and must be printed in the United States or Canada. Nominations from publishers are not accepted. YRCA representatives for each state or province assemble the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award

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The Grand Canyon Reader Award was first given in 1977 and is administered by the Arizona Library Association. Initially, a single award was given. In 1994, picture book, intermediate book, and teen book divisions were established, and in 2008, a tween division was added.

From 2008 to 2014 and as of 2022, no voting for a teen award took place; instead, a list of recommended teen books drawn from nominations was released. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, authors, and publishers must be frequently read or requested by children, have a strong appeal for the relevant age group, and have been published in English within five years of the date of nomination. A selection committee assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

Arkansas Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award The Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award was established in 1998 by the Arkansas Elementary School Council and is administered by the Arkansas State Library and a group of institutions and organizations including Arkansas State University and the Arkansas Parent Teacher Association. The award is given to books for readers in grades K-3. To be eligible for the award, books chosen by the selection committee must have been published two years before the award year and must not have controlled vocabularies targeted to a particular grade level, and authors and illustrators of the books must reside in the United States. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

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Next: Charlie May Simon Book Award →

Arkansas Charlie May Simon Book Award The Charlie May Simon Book Award was established in 1971 by the Arkansas Elementary School Council and is administered by the Arkansas State Library and a group of institutions and organizations including Arkansas State University and the Arkansas Parent Teacher Association.

The award is given to books for readers in grades 4-6. To be eligible for the award, books chosen by the selection committee must have been published two years before the award year, and authors and illustrators of the books must reside in the United States. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school. The award was named for Arkansasborn author Charlie May Simon (1897-1977), who wrote a number of children's books about life in the Ozarks, as well as biographies and other books for adult readers.

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Next: Arkansas Teen Book Award →

Arkansas Arkansas Teen Book Award The Arkansas Teen Book Award was established in 2009 by a group of public and school librarians and is administered by the Arkansas Center for the Book at the Arkansas State Library. The award has two divisions: Level 1 for readers in grades 7-9 and Level 2 for grades 10-12. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by the public must have a copyright date one year before the award year and have a review in a peer-reviewed journal such as School Library Journal, and any book that is part of a series must be the first in the series or be able to stand alone. A selection committee composed of three public librarians, three school librarians, and one librarian from the state library assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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California California Young Reader Medal The California Young Reader Medal was established in 1974 and is administered by the California Reading Association, the California Association of Teachers of English, the California Library Association, and the California School Library Association. Initially, a single award for Intermediate readers in grades 3-6 was given. In 1976 and 1977, divisions for divisions for Primary readers in grades K-2 and Young Adult readers in grades 9-12 were added, and divisions for Middle School/Junior High readers in grades 6-9 and Picture Books for Older Readers in grades 4 and up were added in 1980 and 2000. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, teachers, librarians, and parents must have been published within four years of the date of nomination, be frequently read or requested by children or teens, have a strong appeal for the relevant age group, and have a living author. A selection committee of representatives from the sponsoring organizations assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

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Colorado Colorado Children’s Book Award The Colorado Children’s Book Award was established in 1975 and is administered by CCIRA, the Colorado Council International Reading Association. Initially, a single award was given; in 1992, divisions for Picture Book and Junior Book were created. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students must have been published within five years of the date of nomination and must have a living author. A selection committee assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

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Next: Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award →

Colorado Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award The Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award was established in 1985 by a group of secondary school educators. It was administered by the Colorado Council International Reading Association, the Colorado Language Arts Society, the Colorado State Library, and the Colorado Association of Libraries until 2020, when the Colorado-based nonprofit Partners in Literacy took over management of the award. To be eligible for the award, books must have been published within two years of the date of nomination and cannot be part of the same series as a previous winner. The winning book is determined by eight “book teams” of two or more students in grades 7-12 who nominate and discuss their favorite titles; two book teams are located in the Denver/Boulder metro area, and two each are in the north, south, and central regions of Colorado. There is also a Reader's Choice Award that is given to one of the nominated books based on open voting by middle and high school students across the state.

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Connecticut Nutmeg Children’s Book Award

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The Nutmeg Children’s Book Award was first given in 1993 and is administered by the Connecticut Library Association and the Connecticut Association of School Librarians. Initially, a single award was given; in 2006, a Middle School division for students in grades 7-8 was created and the existing award was defined as an Intermediate division for grades 4-6. In 2014, a High School division for grades 9-12 was added, and in 2015, an Elementary division for grades 2-3 was added. To be eligible for the award, books chosen by the selection committees must have been copyrighted in the United States within five years of the date of nomination and must be in print and available in paperback. Students in grades 6-7, grades 8-9, and grades 10-11 may serve on the Intermediate, Teen, and High School committees; the Elementary committee has no student members. Students can vote for their favorite of the nominated books either through their school or through their local library, and others with an interest in children's literature are also encouraged to vote.

Delaware Delaware Diamonds The Delaware Diamonds were first given in 1990 and are administered by the Delaware Literacy Association. Initially, a single award was given; the award now has three divisions for readers in grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

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Delaware Blue Hen Book Award The Blue Hen Book Award was first given in 1996 and is administered by the Youth Services Division of the Delaware Library Association.

Initially, a single award for younger readers up to age 6 was given; in 2001 and 2005, divisions for middle readers aged 7 to 11 and teen readers aged 12 to 17 were added. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by the public must have been published within two years of the date of nomination and must have at least two professional reviews from library sources, and any book that is part of a series must be the first in the series or be able to stand alone. Selection committees assemble the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Florida Florida Literacy Association Children’s Book Award The Florida Literacy Association Children’s Book Award was first given in 1990 and is administered by the Florida Literacy Association, formerly the Florida Reading Association. Initially, a single award for books for readers in grades PK-2 was given; in 2020, a division for grades 3-5 was added. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, teachers, librarians, parents, and publishers must have been published within five years of the date of nomination and be in print and available in English. A selection committee assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

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Next: Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr. →

Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr. The Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr. was first given in 2016 and is administered by the Florida Association for Media in Education. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, school administrators, parents, authors, and publishers must be of interest to students in grades K-2, have a copyright date within two years of the date of nomination, and have received a favorable review in a publication such as Booklist or School Library Journal. Any book that is part of a series must be the first in the series. A selection committee of school media specialists assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

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Next: Sunshine State Young Readers Award →

Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award The Sunshine State Young Readers Award was established in 1983 and is administered by the Florida Association for Media in Education. The award has two divisions for readers in grades 3-5 and grades 6-8. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, parents, and others must have a copyright date within three years of the date of nomination, be in print, and, if part of a series, be the first in the series. Books written by winning authors from previous years are excluded, as are books that appear on the Florida Teens Read list. A selection committee of school librarians assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

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Next: Florida Teens Read →

Florida Florida Teens Read The Florida Teens Read award was first given in 2006 and is administered by the Florida Association for Media in Education.

To be eligible for the award, books nominated by the selection committee of media specialists must be of interest to students in grades 9-12, have a copyright date within three years of the date of nomination, and be available in English. Students can vote for their favorite book online with their student ID number.

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Georgia Georgia Children’s Book Award The Georgia Children’s Book Award was established in 1968 by Sheldon Root, a professor in the College of Education at the University of Georgia, which continues to administer the program. Initially, a single award for readers in grades 4-8 was given; in 1976, a picture book division was added. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by the public must have been published within two years of the date of nomination and must not have been written or illustrated by a previous award winner or have won the Newbery Medal, Caldecott Medal, National Book Award, or Georgia Peach Book Award, and any book that is part of a series must be the first in the series or be able to stand alone. Selection committees of school and public librarians assemble the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Next: Georgia Peach Book Award →

Georgia Georgia Peach Book Award The Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers was first given in 2016 and is administered by the Georgia Library Media Association, the Georgia Library Association, and the Georgia Public Library Service. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, teachers, and librarians must have been published within two years of the date of nomination but are not required to have been written specifically for young adults. A selection committee of school and public librarians assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Hawaii Nēnē Award The Nēnē Award was founded in 1959 by third-grade students at the University of Hawaii's elementary laboratory school, and the first statewide award was given in 1964. The award is administered by the Children and Youth Section of the Hawaii Library Association, the Hawaii Association of School Librarians, the Hawaii State Public Library System, and the Hawaii Department of Education. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, and teachers or submitted by publishers must be of interest to readers in grades 4-6 and have been published within five years of the date of nomination. Any book that is part of a series must be the first in the series or be able to stand alone, and authors must be living and must not have received the Nēnē Award in the past six years.

A selection committee of school and public librarians assembles the final list of books for voting, which includes some runners-up from the previous year's award cycle as well as new nominations. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Idaho Young Reader’s Choice Award

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The Young Reader’s Choice Award was first given in 1940, the year it was founded through the efforts of Harry Hartman, a Seattle bookstore owner. It is administered by the Pacific Northwest Library Association. The award currently covers the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and Washington and the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia; prior to 2010, it also included Oregon. Initially, a single award was given. In 1991, Youth and Senior divisions were established, and in 2002, the divisions were updated to Junior, Intermediate, and Senior, which represent grades 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, and parents must have been published three years before the award year and must be printed in the United States or Canada. Nominations from publishers are not accepted. YRCA representatives for each state or province assemble the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

Illinois Monarch Award The Monarch Award was established in 2003 and is administered by the Association of Illinois School Library Educators. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, and teachers must be of interest to readers in grades K-3, be in print, have a copyright date within the past five years, and have a living author. A selection committee of teachers and school and public librarians assembles the final list of books for voting.

Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Next: Bluestem Award →

Illinois Bluestem Award The Bluestem Award was established in 2008 and is administered by the Association of Illinois School Library Educators. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, and teachers must be of interest to readers in grades 3-5, be in print, and not have been chosen as a nominee in the past three years or be part of the same series as a previous winner. A selection committee of teachers and school and public librarians assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Next: Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award →

Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award was first given in 1988 and is administered by a nonprofit organization associated with the Association of Illinois School Library Educators and the Illinois Reading Council. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, and teachers must be of interest to readers in grades 4-8, have a U.S. copyright date within five years of the date of nomination, be in print, and not have been previously chosen as a nominee. Any book that is part of a series must be the first in the series. A selection committee of teachers and school and public librarians assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library. The award was named for Kentucky-born author Rebecca Caudill (1899-1986), who spent most of her adult life in Urbana, Illinois, and wrote many children's books about life in Appalachia, including the Newbery Honor book Tree of Freedom.

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Illinois Lincoln Award

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The Lincoln Award for teen readers was established in 2005 and is administered by the Association of Illinois School Library Educators. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, and teachers must have been published within the past five years, be currently in print, have a living author, and not have been previously chosen as a nominee. Any book that is part of a series must be the first in the series. A steering committee of school and public librarians assembles a semifinal list of nominated books, and a reading panel of librarians, teachers, and students assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

Indiana Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award The Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award was first given in 2015 and is administered by the Indiana Center for the Book at the Indiana State Library. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by school and public librarians must be picture books of interest to children aged 5 and under, have been published by June 30 of the award year or anytime during the previous year, and support at least three out of five practices of the Public Library Association and Association for Library Service to Children's Every Child Ready to Read® initiative: Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing, and Playing. A selection committee that includes teachers, librarians, and caregivers assembles the final list of books for voting. Children can vote for their favorite book through their local library or online.

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Next: Young Hoosier Book Award →

Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award The Young Hoosier Book Award was established in 1974 and is administered by the Indiana Library Federation. Initially, a single award was given; in 1986, divisions for readers in grades 4-6 and 6-8 were created, and in 1992, a division for picture books for grades K-3 was added. In 2004, the titles of the divisions were changed to Picture Books, Intermediate Books, and Middle Grade Books. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, and parents must have been published within five years of the date of nomination, be in print, and have a living author; books cannot have been on the award list in a previous year and cannot be Newbery or Caldecott Medal winners. A selection committee of school librarians assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Next: Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award →

Indiana Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award The Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award, aka the Rosie Award, was first given in 1996 and is administered by the Indiana Library Federation. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, publishers, and others must have been published within three years of the date of nomination and should preferably have main characters of young adult age. A selection committee of school librarians assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library. The award was named for a fictional character created by Indiana-born author Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007).

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Iowa Iowa Goldfinch Award The Iowa Goldfinch Award was first given in 2011 and is administered by the Iowa Association of School Librarians. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students in grades K-3 must have been published within two years of the list year, be written predominately in English, be in print, and have at least one positive review from a major library reviewing periodical. A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting.

Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

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Next: Iowa Children’s Choice Award →

Iowa Iowa Children’s Choice Award The Iowa Children's Choice Award was first given in 1980 and is administered by the Iowa Association of School Librarians. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students in grades 3-6 must have been published within two years of the date of nomination, be written predominately in English, be in print, have at least one positive review from a major library reviewing periodical, and be able to stand alone if part of a series. Books cannot have been on the award list in a previous year and cannot be Newbery Medal winners. A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

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Next: Iowa Teen Award →

Iowa Iowa Teen Award The Iowa Teen Award was first given in 1985 and is administered by the Iowa Association of School Librarians. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students in grades 6-9 must have been published within two years of the list year, be written predominately in English, be in print, have at least one positive review from a major library reviewing periodical, and be able to stand alone if part of a series. Books cannot have been on the award list in a previous year and cannot be Newbery Medal winners. A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

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Next: Iowa High School Book Award →

Iowa Iowa High School Book Award The Iowa High School Book Award was first given in 2004 and is administered by the Iowa Association of School Librarians. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students in grades 9-12 must have been published within two years of the list year, be written predominately in English, be in print, have at least one positive review from a major library reviewing periodical, and be able to stand alone if part of a series. Books cannot have been on the award list in a previous year and cannot be Newbery Medal winners. A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

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Kansas William Allen White Children’s Book Award The William Allen White Children’s Book Award was established in 1952 through the efforts of children's literature expert Ruth Gagliardo and is administered by Emporia State University. Initially, a single award was given; in 2000, divisions for readers in grades 3-5 and 6-8 were created. To be eligible for the award, books chosen by the selection committee must have been published in the United States, Canada, or Mexico two years before the list year, be written in English, and have an author who resides in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school. The award was named for Emporian author and newspaper editor William Allen White (1868-1944).

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Kentucky Kentucky Bluegrass Award The Kentucky Bluegrass Award was first given in 1983 and is administered by the Kentucky Association of School Librarians. Initially, a single award was given; in 1988, divisions for readers in grades K-3 and 4-8 were created, and in 2001, the divisions were updated to grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. A preschool division was added in 2018. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by librarians, teachers, parents, and others must have been published within three years of the award year, have received at least two positive reviews in publications such as School Library Journal, and not have been previously chosen as a nominee. Any book that is part of a series must be the first of the series or be able to stand alone. A selection committee that includes school and public librarians, teachers, professors, and booksellers assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Louisiana Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award The Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award was established in 1999 and is administered by the Louisiana Center for the Book at the Louisiana State Library. Initially, a single award for readers in grades 3-5 was given; in 2004, a division for readers in grades 6-8 was added.

To be eligible for the award, books nominated by the selection committee and the public must have been published in the United States three years prior to the award year and must be in print and readily available. Any book that is part of a series must be the first in the series. The committee of teachers and school and public librarians assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school or online.

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Next: Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award →

Louisiana Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award The Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award was first given in 2012 and is administered by the Louisiana Center for the Book at the Louisiana State Library. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by the selection committee and the public must have been published in the United States three years prior to the award year and must be in print and readily available. Any book that is part of a series must be the first in the series. The committee of teachers and school and public librarians assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school or online.

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Maine Chickadee Award The Chickadee Award was established in 2005 and is administered by the Maine Association of School Libraries. To be eligible for the award, picture books nominated by the public or submitted by publishers must have been published in the award year and must be of interest to students in grades K-4. A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting.

Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Next: Maine Student Book Award →

Maine Maine Student Book Award The Maine Student Book Award was first given in 1991 and is administered by the Maine Library Association, the Maine Association of School Libraries, and the Maine Literary Council.

Initially, the winning book was chosen from a single list; beginning in 2018, two lists for students in grades 4-6 and 6-8 are compiled, although a single award continues to be given. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, and parents must have been published two years before the award year.

A committee of school and public librarians and teachers assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Next: North Star YA Award →

Maine North Star YA Award The North Star YA Award was first given in 2021 and is administered by the Maine Library Association, the Maine Association of School Librarians, and the Maine Literary Council.

To be eligible for the award, books for readers in grades 9-12 nominated by the public must have been published two years before the award year. A selection committee of teachers and school and public librarians assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award The Black-Eyed Susan Book Award was first given in 1992 and is administered by the Maryland Association of School Librarians.

Initially, the award had two divisions for picture books and chapter books; in 1993, the divisions were updated to Picture Book, Grades 46, and Grades 6-9. High School and Graphic Novel divisions were added in 2000 and 2014. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, teachers, parents, and others must have been published within four years of the date of nomination, be readily available for purchase, and have at least two positive reviews from professional sources. A selection committee of school and public librarians assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school or online.

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Massachusetts Massachusetts Children’s Book Award The Massachusetts Children’s Book Award was established in 1975 by Helen Constant, a professor of English at Salem State College, which continues to manage the program. To be eligible for the award, books for readers in grades 4-6 nominated by librarians, teachers, and publishers must have been published within five years of the award year, be available in paperback by the April before the award year, be accessible to students with strong, average, and less proficient reading skills, and not have been previously chosen as a nominee. A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting.

Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Michigan Great Lakes Great Books Award The Great Lakes Great Books Award was first given in 2004 and is administered by the Michigan Reading Association. The award has five divisions for readers in grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, and 912. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, publishers, and others must have been published with two years of the award year and have a strong appeal for the relevant age group. A selection committee of school and public librarians assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school or online.

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Next: Thumbs Up! Award →

Michigan Thumbs Up! Award The Thumbs Up! Award was established in 1986 and is administered by the Teen Services Division of the Michigan Library Association. Initially, winning books were chosen by MLA members; since 2001, the winner has been determined by teen readers’ votes. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by librarians and publishers must have been published in the United States from January 1 to December 31 during the year of nomination and should have at least two starred reviews in library journals. A selection committee of school and public librarians assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book online.

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Minnesota Star of the North Award The Star of the North Award was established in 2013 and is administered by the Minnesota Youth Reading Awards, Inc. To be eligible for the award, picture books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, parents, authors, and publishers must have a copyright date within two years of the date of nomination, be of interest to readers in grades K-2, be in print, have a review from at least one professional source, and have an author and illustrator living in North America. Books that have received a Caldecott Medal are not eligible, and books that are part of a series must be able to stand alone. A selection committee assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Next: Maud Hart Lovelace Award →

Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace Award The Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award was established in 1979 by the Mankato Friends of the Library Association and is administered by Minnesota Youth Reading Awards, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Initially, a single award was given; in 1996, divisions for readers in grades 3-5 and 6-8 were created. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, parents, authors, and publishers must have a copyright date within three years of the date of nomination and have an author living in North America and should preferably be available in paperback by the time the list of nominees is announced. Books written by authors of nominees from the previous year and books that are part of a “formula series” such as Magic Tree House are not eligible. A selection committee assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library. The award was named for Minnesota-born author Maud Hart Lovelace (1892-1980), who wrote the semi-autobiographical Betsy-Tacy series of children's books.

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Mississippi Magnolia Book Award The Magnolia Book Award was first given in 2010 and is administered by the Mississippi Children's Museum, the Mississippi Department of Education, the Mississippi Library Association, the Mississippi Library Commission, and the Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Initially, a single award was given; in 2013, divisions for readers in grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 were created, and in 2015, a division for grades 9-12 was added.

To be eligible for the award, books nominated by the public must have been published within two years of the date of nomination, have been reviewed in at least two professional journals, and have a living author or illustrator. Books that have received national awards such as the Newbery Medal are not eligible. A selection committee assembles the final lists of books for voting.

Students can vote through their favorite book through their school, their local library, or a participating bookstore.

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Missouri Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award The Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award was first given in 1996 and is administered by the Youth Services Community of Interest of the Missouri Library Association. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by librarians, teachers, and childcare providers must have been published within two years of the date of nomination, be of interest to children aged 6 and under, and be written in English or be bilingual with English text included. A selection committee of librarians and educators assembles the final list of books for voting. Children can vote for their favorite book through their local library.

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Next: Show Me Readers Award →

Missouri Show Me Readers Award The Show Me Readers Award was first given in 1995 and is administered by the Missouri Association of School Librarians. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, and parents must be picture books of interest to readers in grades 1-3, have been published in the United States two years prior to the date of nomination, and have an author and illustrator living in the United States. A selection committee of school librarians assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

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Next: Mark Twain Readers Award →

Missouri Mark Twain Readers Award The Mark Twain Readers Award was first given in 1972 and is administered by the Missouri Association of School Librarians. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, and parents must be of interest to readers in grades 4-6, have been published two years prior to the date of nomination, and have an author living in the United States. A selection committee of school librarians assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

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Next: Truman Readers Award →

Missouri Truman Readers Award The Truman Readers Award was first given in 2009 and is administered by the Missouri Association of School Librarians. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, and parents must be of interest to readers in grades 6-8, have been published two years prior to the date of nomination, and have an author living in the United States. A selection committee of school librarians assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

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Next: Gateway Readers Award →

Missouri Gateway Readers Award The Gateway Readers Award was first given in 2004 and is administered by the Missouri Association of School Librarians. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, and parents must be of interest to readers in grades 9-12, have been published two years prior to the date of nomination, and have an author living in the United States. A selection committee of school librarians assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

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Montana Treasure State Award The Treasure State Award was established in 1990 by school librarian Carole Monlux and public librarian Bette Ammon, both residents of Missoula, Montana, and has been administered by the Montana State Literacy Association since 2007. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by the public must be picture books of interest to students in grades K-3 and have been published within five years of the date of nomination. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

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Next: Young Reader’s Choice Award →

Montana Young Reader’s Choice Award The Young Reader’s Choice Award was first given in 1940, the year it was founded through the efforts of Harry Hartman, a Seattle bookstore owner. It is administered by the Pacific Northwest Library Association. The award currently covers the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and Washington and the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia; prior to 2010, it also included Oregon. Initially, a single award was given. In 1991, Youth and Senior divisions were established, and in 2002, the divisions were updated to Junior, Intermediate, and Senior, which represent grades 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, and parents must have been published three years before the award year and must be printed in the United States or Canada. Nominations from publishers are not accepted. YRCA representatives for each state or province assemble the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Nebraska Nebraska Golden Sower Award

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The Nebraska Golden Sower Award was established in 1980 by University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty members Karla Hawkins Wendelin and Dee Storey. It is administered by the Nebraska Library Association. Initially, a single award was given; in 1983, divisions for Primary readers in grades K-3 and Intermediate readers in grades 4-6 were created, and in 1992, a Young Adult division for readers in grades 6-9 was added. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students and others must have been published within two years of the date of nomination and have an author and illustrator living in the United States. Any book that is part of a series must be the first in the series, and books written or illustrated by an award winner from the previous year and books that have received a Newbery or Caldecott Medal are not eligible. A selection committee assembles the final lists of books for voting.

Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

Nevada Nevada Young Readers’ Award

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The Nevada Young Readers’ Award was first given in 1988 and is administered by the Nevada Library Association. Initially, the award had a Primary/Picture Book division for readers in grades K-2 and an Intermediate division for readers in grades 6-8. In 1989 and 1993, a Young Adult division for grades 9-12 and a Young Reader division for grades 3-5 were added. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students must have a copyright date within two years of the date of nomination; books that have received a Newbery or Caldecott Medal are not eligible. A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school or local library or online.

New Hampshire Ladybug Picture Book Award The Ladybug Picture Book Award was first given in 2003 and is administered by the Center for the Book at the New Hampshire State Library. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by librarians must have been published within three years of the date of nomination, be of interest to readers in grades PK-3, have an author and illustrator living in the United States, and not have been previously chosen as a nominee. A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Next: Great Stone Face Book Award →

New Hampshire Great Stone Face Book Award The Great Stone Face Book Award was first given in 1980 and is administered by the Children's Services Section of the New Hampshire Library Association. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, and publishers must have been published within three years of the current school year and be of interest to readers in grades 4-6, and any book that is part of a series must be able to stand alone. A selection committee of librarians assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Next: Isinglass Award →

New Hampshire Isinglass Award The Isinglass Award was established in 2001 by the Barrington Public Library and Barrington Middle School and is administered by the Young Adult Services Section of the New Hampshire Library Association. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students in grades 7-8 must have been published within two years of the date of nomination, and any book that is part of a series must be able to stand alone. A selection committee of librarians assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book online.

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Next: Flume Award →

New Hampshire Flume Award The Flume Award was established in 2005 at the suggestion of a New Hampshire high school student and is administered by the Young Adult Services Section of the New Hampshire Library Association. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students in grades 9-12 must have been published within two years of the date of nomination, and any book that is part of a series must be able to stand alone. A selection committee of librarians assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book online.

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New Jersey Garden State Children’s Book Award The Garden State Children’s Book Award was established in 1977 and is administered by the Children's Services Section of the New Jersey Library Association. Initially, the award had divisions for Early Readers and for Fiction and Nonfiction for readers in grades 2-5; in 2001 and 2013, divisions for book series titles for early readers and grades 2-5 were added, and a graphic novel division was added in 2019. Books chosen by the selection committee must have been published in the United States three years before the award year and be available in hardcover. Students can vote for their favorite books either through their school or local library or online.

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Next: Garden State Teen Book Award →

New Jersey Garden State Teen Book Award The Garden State Teen Book Award was established in 1995 and is administered by the Young Adult Services Section of the New Jersey Library Association. The award has divisions for fiction for readers in grades 6-8 and 9-12 and nonfiction for grades 6-12.

Books chosen by the selection committee must have been published in the United States three years before the award year.

Students can vote for their favorite books either through their school or through their local library.

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New Mexico Land of Enchantment Book Award The Land of Enchantment Book Award was first given in 1981 and is administered by the New Mexico Library Association and the New Mexico Literary Association. Initially, a single award was given; in 2000, Children's and Young Adult divisions were created, and in 2011, a Picture Book Narrative division was added. In 2017, the award was updated to include four divisions: Roadrunner for readers in grades K-3, Coyote for readers in grades 3-5, Lizard for readers in grades 6-8, and Black Bear for students in grades 9-12. To be eligible for the award, books chosen by the selection committee must have been published within five years of the date of nomination and have an author living in the United States. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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New York Charlotte Award The Charlotte Award was first given in 1990 and is administered by the New York State Reading Association. The award has divisions for Primary, Intermediate, Middle School, and High School readers. It was named for the title character of E. B. White’s 1952 children’s book Charlotte’s Web.

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North Carolina North Carolina Children’s Book Award The North Carolina Children’s Book Award was first given in 1992 and is administered by the Youth Services Section of the North Carolina Library Association. Initially, a single award was given; in 1995, divisions for Picture Books and Junior Books were created.

To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students must have been published within five years of the award year. A selection committee of librarians assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Next: North Carolina Young Adult Book Award →

North Carolina North Carolina Young Adult Book Award The North Carolina Young Adult Book Award was first given in 2009 and is administered by the North Carolina School Library Media Association. The award has divisions for Middle School and High School. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students and media specialists must have been published within five years of the award year. A selection committee assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

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North Dakota Flicker Tale Award

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The Flicker Tale Award was first given in 1978 and is administered by the North Dakota Library Association. At the time of its establishment, it was known as the Children’s Choice Award, with the current name being adopted in 1987.

Initially, a single award was given; in 1981, Picture Book and Juvenile Book divisions were created, and in 2005, an Intermediate Books division was added. Divisions for Early-Primary Grades Nonfiction and Upper Grade Level Nonfiction were added in 2006 and combined into one Nonfiction division in 2007. In 2018, a Young Adult division was added, and in 2020, the divisions were updated to Young Readers for grades PK-2, Middle Readers for grades 36, and Older Readers for grades 7-12. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by librarians, teachers, authors, and others must have been published within two years of the date of nomination. A selection committee assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

Ohio Buckeye Children’s and Teen Book Award

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The Buckeye Children’s and Teen Book Award was first given in 1982 and is administered by the Kent State University School of Information, the Ohio Educational Library Media Association, the State Library of Ohio, the Ohio Library Council, the Ohio Council of Teachers of Language Arts, and the Ohio Literacy Association. Initially, the award had division for readers in grades K-3 and 4-8; in 1985, the divisions were updated to grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8, and in 2005 a Teen division for grades 9-12 was added. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students must have been published within two years of the award year and cannot be part of the same series as a previous winner. A selection committee of librarians and teachers assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

Oklahoma Donna Norvell Oklahoma Book Award The Donna Norvell Oklahoma Book Award was established in 2005 as a memorial to Donna Norvell, who served as the Children’s Consultant for the Oklahoma Department of Libraries from 1992 to 2004. It is administered by the Oklahoma Library Association.

Initially, the winning book was selected by OLA members; beginning in 2020, children in grades K-2 have voted to determine the winner. To be eligible for the award, books chosen by a selection committee of school and public librarians must have been published in the United States one year before the award year.

Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Next: Sequoyah Book Award →

Oklahoma Sequoyah Book Award The Sequoyah Book Award was first given in 1959 and is administered by the Oklahoma Library Association. Initially, a single award was given; in 1988, Children’s and Young Adult divisions were created for readers in grades 3-5 and 6-8. In 2008, the Young Adult division was redesignated as Intermediate, and in 2010, a High School division for grades 9-12 was added. To be eligible for the award, books chosen by a selection committee of school and public librarians must have been published in the United States two years before the award year. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library. The award was named for Sequoyah (c. 1770-1843), creator of the Cherokee syllabary.

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Oregon Beverly Cleary Children’s Choice Award The Beverly Cleary Children’s Choice Award was first given in 2003 and is administered by the Oregon Association of School Librarians.

To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, and others must have been published three years before the date of nomination and must be of interest to readers in grades 2-3. A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting. Students of all ages can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library. The award was named for Oregon-born author Beverly Cleary (1916-2021), who wrote the Henry Huggins and Ramona series of children's books.

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Next: Oregon Reader’s Choice Award →

Oregon Oregon Reader’s Choice Award The Oregon Reader’s Choice Award was established in 2010 and is administered by the Oregon Library Association with the Oregon State Literacy Association and Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association.

Prior to 2010, Oregon had participated in the Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader’s Choice Award. The award has Upper Elementary, Middle School, and High School divisions for readers in grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, and teachers must have been published two years before the voting year. A selection committee assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or local library or online.

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Next: Patricia Gallagher Award →

Oregon Patricia Gallagher Award The Patricia Gallagher Award was established in 1997 and is administered by the Oregon State Literacy Association, formerly the Oregon Reading Association. To be eligible for the award, picture books chosen by the selection committee must have been published within ten years of the date of nomination, be available in paperback from brick-and-mortar bookstores, and be suitable for reading aloud to students in grades K-5. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library. The award was named for Patricia Gallagher, a former professor at Western Oregon University and past president of OSLA.

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Pennsylvania Keystone to Reading Book Award The Keystone to Reading Book Award was first given in 1985 and is administered by the Keystone State Literacy Association. Initially, a single award was given; in 1994, Elementary and Secondary divisions were created. In 1998, the Elementary division was further divided into Primary and Intermediate subdivisions for grades K-3 and 4-6, and in 2011, the Secondary division was divided into Middle School and High School subdivisions. In 2013, a Preschool subdivision was added to Elementary.

To be eligible for the award, books submitted by publishers and authors must have been published within one year of the date of submission. A selection committee assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

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Next: Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Award →

Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Award The Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Award was first given in 1992 and is administered by the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association.

Initially, the award had divisions for readers in grades 3-5 and 6-8; in 1995 and 1996, the divisions were changed to grades K-3 and 3-8, and in 1997, divisions for K-3, 3-6, and 6-8 were created. A YA division for grades 9-12 was added in 2006. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, and parents must have been published within five years of the award year, have an author living in North America, and have received positive reviews from recognized sources. A selection committee of PSLA members assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Rhode Island Rhode Island Children’s Book Award The Rhode Island Children’s Book Award was first given in 1991 and is administered by the State of Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services. To be eligible for the award, books chosen by the selection committee must have been published within two years of the award year, be of interest to readers in grades 3-5, be in print, and not have been previously chosen as a nominee. Any book that is part of a series must be able to stand alone. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Next: Rhode Island Teen Book Award →

Rhode Island Rhode Island Teen Book Award The Rhode Island Teen Book Award was first given in 2002 and is administered by the School Librarians of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Library Association. To be eligible for the award, books chosen by the selection committee must have been published within two years of the award year and be of interest to readers in grades 9-12. Sequels to existing books are not eligible. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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South Carolina South Carolina Book Award

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The South Carolina Book Award was established in 1976 and is administered by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians. Initially, a single award was given; in 1980, Children’s and Young Adult divisions were created, and in 1993, a Junior division was added to represent readers in grades 6-9, with Children's and Young Adult representing grades 3-6 and 9-12. A Picture Book division for grades PK-3 was added in 2006. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, school media specialists, teachers, and parents must be listed in the most current edition of Books in Print and have been published within one year of the date of nomination or be scheduled to be published by the time the book list is revealed. Books must also have an author living in the United States and have received no negative reviews from reputable reviewing sources, and titles that have received a Newbery or Caldecott Medal are not eligible. A selection committee assembles the final lists of books for voting.

Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

South Dakota South Dakota Children’s Book Award The South Dakota Children’s Book Award was first given in 1987 and is administered by the South Dakota Library Association, the Public Library and Trustee and School Library and Media Sections of SDLA, the South Dakota Reading Council, the South Dakota State Library, and South Dakota Elementary School Administrators. Initially, a single award was given, the Prairie Pasque Award for readers in grades 3-5; in 1998, the Prairie Bud Award for grades K-2 was created. In 2016, the Prairie Bloom Award was created to represent grades 23, with Prairie Bud and Prairie Pasque representing grades PK-1 and 4-5. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by librarians and teachers must have been published two or three years before the voting year, be in print, and have a living author. A selection committee assembles the final lists of books for voting.

Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or local library or online.

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Next: South Dakota Teen Choice Book Award →

South Dakota South Dakota Teen Choice Book Award The South Dakota Teen Choice Book Award was first given in 2009 and is administered by the South Dakota Library Association. The award has Middle School and High School divisions for readers in grades 6-8 and 9-12. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, and teachers must have been published within three years of the date of nomination and be in print, and any book that is part of a series must be the first in the series. A selection committee assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book online.

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Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award

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The Volunteer State Book Award was first given in 1979 and is administered by the Tennessee Library Association and the Tennessee Association of School Librarians. Initially, a single award for readers in grades 4-6 was given; in 1988, divisions for readers in grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12 were created, and in 1992, the divisions were updated to grades K-3, grades 4-6, and Young Adult. In 2012, the divisions were changed again to Primary for grades K-2, Intermediate for grades 3-5, Middle School for grades 6-8, and High School for grades 9-12. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by the public must have been published in the current year, have an author living in the United States, and be available in a physical format. A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

Texas Texas Bluebonnet Award The Texas Bluebonnet Award was established in 1979 and is administered by the Texas Library Association. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, parents, and others must have been published within three years of the date of nomination, be of interest to students in grades 3-6, and have an author living in the United States. A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Utah Beehive Book Award The Beehive Book Award was established in 1980 and is administered by the Children’s Literature Association of Utah, a nonprofit organization. Initially, a single award was given; in 1988, a Children's division for readers in grades 3-6 and an Informational division for readers in grades 3-9 were created, and in 1991, a Young Adult division for grades 7-12 was added. Picture Book, Poetry, and Graphic Novel divisions for readers in grades K-3, K-9, and K-6 were added in 1996, 2002, and 2018. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by CLAU members and the public must have been published three years before the award year, be in print in the United States, and have a living author. Books that have received a Newbery or Caldecott Medal or a Printz Award are not eligible. A selection committee assembles the final lists of books for voting.

Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Vermont Red Clover Book Award The Red Clover Book Award was established in 1995 by the nonprofit organization Windham County Reads and is administered by the Vermont Department of Libraries. To be eligible for the award, picture books chosen by the selection committee must have been published one year before the award year, have a living author, and be of interest to readers in grades K-4. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Next: Vermont Golden Dome Book Award →

Vermont Vermont Golden Dome Book Award The Vermont Golden Dome Book Award, known prior to 2020 as the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award, was first given in 1957 and is administered by the Vermont Department of Libraries. To be eligible for the award, books chosen by the selection committee must have been published in the current year, be of interest to readers in grades 4-8, and have an author living in the United States or Canada. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Vermont Green Mountain Book Award The Green Mountain Book Award was established in 2005 and is administered by the Vermont Department of Libraries. To be eligible for the award, books chosen by a selection committee of eight adult members and up to two teen members must have been published in the current year and be of interest to readers in grades 9-12. Students can vote for their favorite book online.

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Virginia Virginia Readers’ Choice Award The Virginia Readers’ Choice Award was first given in 1982 and is administered by the Virginia State Literacy Association with the Virginia Association of School Librarians, the Virginia Library Association, and the Library of Virginia Youth Services. Initially, a single award was given; in 1985, divisions for Elementary, Middle School, and High School readers were created, and in 1987, a Primary division was added. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by the public must have been published three years before the voting year and be recognized as noteworthy in the field of children's or young adult literature. A selection committee assembles the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Washington Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award The Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award was first given in 1982 and is administered by the School Library Division of the Washington Library Association. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by librarians and teachers must have been published within three years of the award year, be of interest as read-alouds for students in grades K-3, have received positive reviews from credible sources, and be in print in the United States.

A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting.

Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Next: OTTER Award →

Washington OTTER Award The OTTER Award was first given in 2017 and is administered by the Washington Library Association. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students and others must have been published within three years of the award year, be of interest to transitional readers in grades K-5, be in print, and be positively reviewed by a student. A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Next: Towner Award →

Washington Towner Award The Towner Award was first given in 2014 and is administered by the School Library Division of the Washington Library Association. To be eligible for the award, nonfiction books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, and others must have been published two year before the award year, be of interest to students in grades 2-6, and be in print in the United States. A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library. The award was named for William Towner, a former library media specialist in the Seattle school district.

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Next: Sasquatch Book Award →

Washington Sasquatch Book Award The Sasquatch Book Award was first given in 1998 and is administered by the Washington Library Association. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by librarians, teachers, and others must have been published within three years of the award year and must be of interest to readers in grades 4-6. A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Next: Evergreen Teen Book Award →

Washington Evergreen Teen Book Award The Evergreen Teen Book Award was first given in 1991 and is administered by the Washington State Young Adult Review Group, an organization of school and public librarians and others interested in reviewing books and other publications for teenagers. Initially, a single award was given; in 2020, divisions for Middle School and High School were created. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, and teachers must have been published three years before the award year. A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book online, by mail, or through their local library.

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Next: Young Readers’ Choice Award →

Washington Young Reader’s Choice Award The Young Reader’s Choice Award was first given in 1940, the year it was founded through the efforts of Harry Hartman, a Seattle bookstore owner. It is administered by the Pacific Northwest Library Association. The award currently covers the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and Washington and the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia; prior to 2010, it also included Oregon. Initially, a single award was given. In 1991, Youth and Senior divisions were established, and in 2002, the divisions were updated to Junior, Intermediate, and Senior, which represent grades 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students, librarians, teachers, and parents must have been published three years before the award year and must be printed in the United States or Canada. Nominations from publishers are not accepted. YRCA representatives for each state or province assemble the final lists of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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West Virginia West Virginia Children’s Choice Book Award The West Virginia Children’s Choice Book Award was established in 1981 by teachers Joyce Lang and Patty Benedum. It was administered by an independent award committee through 2007, when it became a program of the West Virginia Center for the Book at the West Virginia Library Commission. The award is currently on hiatus. To be eligible for the award, books must have been published in the United States within three years of the date of nomination, be of interest to readers in grades 3-6, and be in print.

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Wisconsin Golden Archer Award The Golden Archer Award was established in 1973 by Marion Archer and Sally Teresinski, librarians at the Educational Materials Center at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. Since 1994, it has been administered by the Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association. Initially, a single award was given; in 1976, a Little Archer division for picture books was created, and in 1996, the divisions were updated to Primary, Intermediate, and Middle/Junior High. In 2018, the divisions were changed to Primary, Intermediate, Middle, and Senior, for readers in grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students must have been published within five years of the award year and be in print. A selection committee assembles the final lists of books for voting.

Students can vote for their favorite book through their school.

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Wyoming Buckaroo Book Award The Buckaroo Book Award was established in 1997 by the Wyoming Reading Council and is administered by the Wyoming Library Association and the Wyoming State Literacy Association.

To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students in grades K-3 must have been published within five years of the date of nomination, be in print, and not have been chosen as a nominee in the previous year. A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book online.

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Next: Indian Paintbrush Book Award →

Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Book Award The Indian Paintbrush Book Award was established in 1985 and is administered by the Wyoming Library Association and the Wyoming State Literacy Association. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students in grades 4-6 must have been published within five years of the date of nomination, be in print, and not have been chosen as a nominee in the previous year. A book must also have two published reviews unless it is of local interest or written by a Wyoming author. Any book that is part of a series must be the first in the series or be able to stand alone. A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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Next: Soaring Eagle Book Award →

Wyoming Soaring Eagle Book Award The Soaring Eagle Book Award was first given in 1989 and is administered by the Wyoming Library Association and the Wyoming State Literacy Association. Initially, a single award for readers in grades 7-9 was given; in 1990, a division for grades 10-12 was added, and since 1992, there has been a single award for grades 7-12. To be eligible for the award, books nominated by students must have been published within five years of the date of nomination, be in print, and not have been chosen as a nominee in the previous year. Nominees may be books targeted to adult readers. A selection committee assembles the final list of books for voting. Students can vote for their favorite book either through their school or through their local library.

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