As the CYRM describes on the program's website, http://californiayoungreadermedal.org/:
I love the CYRM because it accurately reflects what children enjoy, rather than what adult librarians enjoy. If you haven't noticed already, a lot of picture books are actually written with credit-card-holding adults in mind, instead of kids (who, unlike adults, only have brightly colored monopoly money to spend). Students from kindergarten through high school read, nominate, and vote for their favorite books in five categories: Primary (Grades K-3), Intermediate (Grades 3-6), Middle School/Junior High (Grades 3-6), Young Adult (Grades 9-12), and Picture Books for Older Readers (4th Grade and up). Because young readers are calling the shots, you know that all of the nominees are going to be kid-friendly and fantastic!"Since its inception in 1974, millions of California children have nominated, read, and voted for the winners of the California Young Reader Medal. Young people suggest the names of favorite books for nomination, or teachers and librarians note repeatedly read or requested titles, and these are submitted to the California Young Reader Medal Committee. Members of the committee read the suggested books, discuss their merits and appeal to children, and then decide upon a well-balanced list of nominees."
The winners from the current (2010-2011) list of nominees will be announced May 1st on the CYRM website! But there is still time to have your young readers cast their votes! Check the website to print out their ballot, and be sure to mail it in by April 1st!
2010-2011 Nominees:
> Primary
- A Vistor for Bear, by Bonnie Becker ***
- Pete and Pickles, by Berkeley Breathed ***
- Duck, by Randy Cecil
- Martina the Beautiful Cockroach, by Carmen Agra Deedy
- Thelonius Monster's Sky-High Fly Pie, by Judy Sierra ***
> Intermediate
- Igraine the Brave, by Cornelia Funke ***
- Greetings from Planet Earth, by Barbara Kerley
- Zorgamazoo, by Robert Paul Weston
> Middle School/Junior High
- Elijah of Buxton, by Christopher Paul Curtis
- Cracker: The Best Dog in Vietnam, by Cynthia Kodohota
- Skulduggery Pleasant, by Derek Landy
> Young Adult
- Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins ***
- Adoration of Jenna Fox, by Mary E. Pearson
- Unwind, by Neal Shusterman
> Picture Books for Older Readers
- Moon Over Star, by Diana Aston
- John Paul George & Ben, by Lane Smith ***
- Four Feet, Two Sandals, Karen Williams
They also just announced the 2011-2012 nominees!
Get your ballots in by April 1st, 2012!
2011-2012 Nominees:
> Primary
- On Meadowview Street, by Henry Cole
- Let's Do Nothing, by Tony Fucile
- The Odd Egg, by Emily Gravett ***
- Princess Hyacinth, by Florence Perry Heide ***
- I Need My Monster, by Amanda Noll
> Intermediate
- Violet Raines Almost Got Struck by Lightning, by Danette Hayworth
- Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School & Other Scary Things, by L. Look
- The Small Adventures of Popeye and Elvis, by Barbara O'Conner
> Middle School/Junior High
- Revolution is Not a Dinner Party: A Novel, by Ying Chang Compestine
- Waiting for Normal, by Leslie Conner
- Every Soul a Star, by Wendy Mass
> Young Adult
- Graceling, by Kristin Cashore
- Beastly, by Alex Flinn ***
- If I Stay, by Gayle Forman
> Picture Books for Older Readers
- Goal!, by Mina Javaherbin
- Henry's Freedom Box, by Ellen Levine ***
- Wabi Sabi, by Mark Reibstein
*** = My favorites, which I will most likely blog about soon, so stay tuned!
So if you are looking for a truly fabulous, kid-approved book,
go check out these amazing CYRM nominees
at your local independent bookstore!
Looking for an independent bookstore in San Diego?
Here is a handy little list just for you...
- The Yellow Book Road (Liberty Station, Point Loma)
- Warwicks (La Jolla)
- Bay Books (Coronado)
- Bluestocking Books (Hillcrest)
- Mysterious Galaxy (Clairemont)
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