Book Awards
Book Awards
Rebecca caudill
young readers’ book award
About
The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award is an annual award given to the author of the book voted most outstanding by students in 4th-8th grade in participating Illinois schools. The award is named in honor of Rebecca Caudill who lived and wrote in Urbana, Illinois, for nearly 50 years. The award is given in recognition for her literary talent and the universal appeal of her books.
Requirements:
- Sign up by the LRC circulation desk to participate
- Read at least 3 books from the list of books
- Complete and submit 3 participation forms before the voting party
- Attend the voting party and VOTE!
Links
2019
State Winner
Illinois Teen readers’ choice
lincoln award
About
The Lincoln Award is given to the book from that year’s master list that earns the highest number of student votes. It is named after former President Abraham Lincoln, one of Illinois’ most famous residents and himself an avid reader and noted author.
Requirements:
- Sign up by the LRC circulation desk to participate
- Read at least 4 books from the list of books
- Complete and submit 4 participation forms before the voting party
- Attend the voting party and VOTE!
Links
2019
State Winner
Rebecca caudill
young readers’ book award
About
The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award is an annual award given to the author of the book voted most outstanding by students in 4th-8th grade in participating Illinois schools. The award is named in honor of Rebecca Caudill who lived and wrote in Urbana, Illinois, for nearly 50 years. The award is given in recognition for her literary talent and the universal appeal of her books.
Requirements:
- Sign up by the LRC circulation desk to participate
- Read at least 3 books from the list of books
- Complete and submit 3 participation forms before the voting party
- Attend the voting party and VOTE!
Links
2019
State Winner
Illinois Teen readers’ choice
lincoln award
About
The Lincoln Award is given to the book from that year’s master list that earns the highest number of student votes. It is named after former President Abraham Lincoln, one of Illinois’ most famous residents and himself an avid reader and noted author.
Requirements:
- Sign up by the LRC circulation desk to participate
- Read at least 4 books from the list of books
- Complete and submit 4 participation forms before the voting party
- Attend the voting party and VOTE!
Links
2019
State Winner
