Summer vacations can’t be complete unless you read a couple of good books. Reading books and gorging on snacks all day is a dream vacation for young readers who love to lose themselves in imaginary worlds and explore new landscapes. Chekout these award winning children’s books of 2017.
Every Child a Reader, a nonprofit charity dedicated to inspiring a love of reading in children and teens, is proud to announce the winners of the 10th Annual Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards.
The award finalists were chosen by children in five school systems spread around the US and discussed books in the picture book and middle-grade categories. Books for teens were nominated online at TeenReads.com. The whole thing was supervised by the International Literacy Association.
Award Winning Children’s Books
Then, the 7 finalists in each of the four categories were voted on nationwide via a COPA-compliant online voting site hosted by DOGObooks, as well as by voting ballots submitted by groups organized by teachers, librarians, and independent bookstore staff. Voting ended on May 7, 2017, the last day of Children’s Book Week, celebrating its 98th year with over 2,500 library, school, and bookstore events this year.
K – 2nd Grade Book of the Year
Madeline Finn and the Library Dog
Madeline Finn does not like to read. Not books. Not magazines. Not even the menu on the ice cream truck.As it turns out, it’s fun to read when you’re not afraid of making mistakes. Bonnie teaches Madeline Finn that it’s okay to go slow. And to keep trying. And to get support from a friend.
Author: Lisa Papp
Reading level: 5 – 8 years
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Peachtree Pub Ltd (J) (1 October 2016)
ISBN-10: 1561459100, 978-1561459100
3rd – 4th Grade Book of the Year
Once Upon an Elephant Kindle Edition
From slowing wildfires to planting seeds, one animal is the true superhero that keeps the African savanna in balance.Read along to discover the important role this keystone species plays in the savanna and explore what would happen if the elephants vanished.
Author: Linda Stanek, Shennen Bersani (Illustrator)
Format: Kindle Edition
Print Length: 32 pages
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing (31 January 2016)
ASIN: B01BC8FFIA
5th – 6th Grade Book of the Year
The Misadventures of Max Crumbly 1: Locker Hero
Dork Diaries author Rachel Renee Russell! Introducing Max Crumbly, the new Dork on the block.Max is about to face the scariest place he’s ever been – South Ridge Middle School! He has been home-schooled by his grandmother until now, and he’s begged his parents to finally let him start attending a real school.Unfortunately, Max’s uncanny, almost superhuman ability to smell pizza from a block away won’t exactly save any lives or foil bad guys. But that doesn’t mean Max won’t do his best to be the hero his school needs!
Author: Rachel Renee Russell
Format: Kindle Edition
Print Length: 320 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s UK (2 June 2016)
ASIN: B0112OONDW
Teen Book of the Year
Crooked Kingdom: Book 2 (Six of Crows) Kindle Edition
Kaz Brekker and his crew of deadly outcasts have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn’t think they’d survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they’re right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope.
Author: Leigh Bardugo
Print Length: 561 pages
Publisher: Orion Children’s Books (27 September 2016)
ASIN: B0117K9N3Q
Have you already got any of these for your kids? Tell us if these award winning children’s books are on your reading list for the summer.
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