Purpose and Information About the PA Young Reader's Choice Awards

Wednesday, 09 September 2009 10:05

2009-2010 Winners

Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watt (K-3)

Henry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine (3-6)

Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix (6-8)

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (YA)

Purpose

The purpose of the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Awards 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.

2010-2011 Program Booklet (pdf file)

2010-2011 Booktalks/Scripts (pdf files)

2010-2011 Recording Charts (xls file):

This Excel Spreadsheet has 4 different worksheets which contain reading record charts for each level of the Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Awards Program. Click on the one(s) for your level and down load.  You can add your students’ names in the column on the left.  In the header there is a place to put teachers’ names if you sort by class.  Questions?  Please contact Jeannie Bellavance at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Guidelines for Participation

• Participation in the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Awards 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 librarian be the sponsor if the award program is 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 program booklet 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 their grade level list. Students may vote in more than one grade level list if they have read the required number of titles in that 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.