2008-2009 WINNING TITLES
The Great Fuzz Frenzy
by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel (K-3)
Not Talking
by Andrew Clements (3-6)
Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie
by Jordan Sonnenblick (6-8)
Twilight
by Stephenie Meyer (Young Adult)
PURPOSE OF THE AWARD
The purpose of the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award is to promote reading of quality books by young people in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to promote teacher and librarian involvement in children's literature, and to honor authors whose work has been recognized by the children of Pennsylvania.
GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATION
Participation in the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award Program is open to all students who are attending public or private schools or are enrolled in a certified home study program in grades K-12.
It is suggested that the school library/media specialist be the sponsor if the award program in a school; however, any teacher or administrator may act as sponsor.
- Be sure to obtain the support and authorization of the principal.
- Provide information about participating in the award program to teachers, students and parents. See additional tips in the "Ideas for Promoting The Award" section.
- Be familiar with the books included in the master list to be sure they are acceptable with your district or school's book selection policy.
- Have as many of the titles available as possible. You do not need to purchase every book on the list to participate in the program. You may wish to purchase additional copies so that as many children as possible can be involved. Many books on the list are available in paperback.
- You may begin the program as soon as school starts in the Fall.
- In order to qualify to vote, students must either read or have listened to at least 3 books from the list. The students have from September to March to read the books.
- In March, provide ballots so students may vote for their favorite.
- Participating libraries and schools should tally the votes and send the results to the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award Committee by March 15. Please be sure to send the number of votes each book received not just the winning book at your school.
PROMOTING THE PYRCA
BOOKTALK SCRIPTS
Booktalks for the currently nominated titles for the Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Awards have been prepared for your use. These scripts are ideal to introduce students to the Young Readers' Choice Award Program. The scripts present all titles within each division to encourage the students to both read the nominated books and participate in the YRCA. The scripts may be printed out and handed to students in hard copy, presented orally to the class, or displayed as a slide program or hyperstack. These book talks are available HERE.
MASTER LIST
Click HERE to view the Master Book List.
