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Maizy Chen's Last Chance

Lisa Yee

Twelve year-old Maizy discovers her family’s Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family.

10 Awards and counting

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Alabama

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Cover of In the Wild Light Ages 14 and up

In the Wild Light

Jeff Zentner

2024, Yellowhammer Young Adult Book Award, Honor Book
Cover of Tree Hole Homes Ages 4–8

Tree Hole Homes

Melissa Stewart; illustrated by Amy Hevron

2024, Yellowhammer Picture Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute Ages 12 and up

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute

Talia Hibbert

2024, Yellowhammer Young Adult Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Black Queen Ages 12 and up

The Black Queen

Jumata Emill

2024, Yellowhammer Young Adult Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Hidden Systems Ages 12 and up

Hidden Systems

Dan Nott

2024, Yellowhammer Young Adult Book Award, Honor Book
Cover of Dear Medusa Ages 14 and up

Dear Medusa

Olivia A. Cole

2024, Yellowhammer Young Adult Book Award, Honor Book

Arizona

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Cover of The Bakery Dragon Ages 4–8

The Bakery Dragon

Devin Elle Kurtz

2027, Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award, Nominee
Cover of Courage Like Kate Ages 4–8

Courage Like Kate

Anna Crowley Redding; illustrated by Emily Sutton

2026, Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award, Nominee
Cover of In Nightfall Ages 12 and up

In Nightfall

Suzanne Young

2025, Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award, Selection
Cover of Fast Pitch Ages 8–12

Fast Pitch

Nic Stone

2024, Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award, Nominee
Cover of Hope and Other Punch Lines Ages 12 and up

Hope and Other Punch Lines

Julie Buxbaum

2024, Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award, Nominee
Cover of Operation Frog Effect Ages 8–12

Operation Frog Effect

Sarah Scheerger

2023, Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award, Nominee

Arkansas

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Cover of All the Best Dogs Ages 8–12

All the Best Dogs

Emily Jenkins; illustrated by Manuel Preitano

2027, The Charlie May Simon Award, Nominee
Cover of Leo\'s First Vote! Ages 4–8

Leo's First Vote!

Christina Soontornvat; illustrated by Isabel Roxas

2027, Arkansas Diamon Primary Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Ode to Grapefruit Ages 4–8

Ode to Grapefruit

Kari Lavelle; illustrated by Bryan Collier

2027, Arkansas Diamon Primary Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Duck Duck Taco Truck Ages 3–7

Duck Duck Taco Truck

Laura Lavoie; illustrted by Teresa Martínez

2027, Arkansas Diamon Primary Book Award, Nominee
Cover of A Forgery of Fate Ages 12 and up

A Forgery of Fate

Elizabeth Lim

2027, AISLE Readers’ Choice Awards, Selection
Cover of The Reappearance of Rachel Price Ages 14 and up

The Reappearance of Rachel Price

Holly Jackson

2026, Arkansas Teen Book Award, Nominee

California

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Cover of The Agathas Ages 14 and up

The Agathas

Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson

2026-2027, California Young Reader Medal, Nominee
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2026-2027, California Young Reader Medal, Nominee
Cover of The Mystery of the Monarchs Ages 4–8

The Mystery of the Monarchs

Barb Rosenstock; illustrated by Erika Meza

2026-2027, California Young Reader Medal, Nominee
Cover of Don\'t Think of Tigers Ages 4–8

Don't Think of Tigers

Alex Latimer

2026-2027, California Young Reader Medal, Nominee
Cover of In the Wild Light Ages 14 and up

In the Wild Light

Jeff Zentner

2025-2026, California Young Reader Medal, Nominee
Cover of Instructions for Dancing Ages 12 and up

Instructions for Dancing

Nicola Yoon

2025-2026, California Young Reader Medal, Winner

Colorado

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Cover of Buffalo Fluffalo Ages 4–8

Buffalo Fluffalo

Bess Kalb; illustrated by Erin Kraan

2027, Colorado Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Stupendous Switcheroo: New Powers Every 24 Hours Ages 8–12

The Stupendous Switcheroo: New Powers Every 24 Hours

Mary Winn Heider and Chad Sell

2026, Colorado Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Flamingo Ages 5–8

The Flamingo

Guojing

2024, Colorado Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Those Are Not My Underpants! Ages 3–7

Those Are Not My Underpants!

Melissa Martin; illustrated by Troy Cummings

2024, Colorado Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Things Seen from Above Ages 8–12

Things Seen from Above

Shelley Pearsall

2024, Colorado Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Things Seen from Above Ages 8–12

Things Seen from Above

Shelley Pearsall

2024, Colorado Children’s Book Award, Selection

Connecticut

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Cover of How to Hatch Ages 3–7

How to Hatch

Sara Holly Ackerman; illustrated by Galia Bernstein

2027, Charter Oak Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Dungeons and Drama Ages 12 and up

Dungeons and Drama

Kristy Boyce

2027, Nutmeg Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Color of a Lie Ages 12 and up

The Color of a Lie

Kim Johnson

2027, Nutmeg Book Award , Nominee
Cover of Ariel Crashes a Train Ages 14 and up

Ariel Crashes a Train

Olivia A. Cole

2027, Nutmeg Book Award , Nominee
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2027, Nutmeg Book Award , Nominee
Cover of Select Ages 8–12

Select

Christie Matheson

2027, Nutmeg Book Award , Nominee

DC

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Cover of This Story Is Not About a Kitten Ages 4–8

This Story Is Not About a Kitten

Randall de Sève; illustrated by Carson Ellis

2023, Capitol Choices, Selection
Cover of The Agathas Ages 14 and up

The Agathas

Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson

2023, Capitol Choices, Selection
Cover of Murder Among Friends Ages 12 and up

Murder Among Friends

Candace Fleming

2023, Capitol Choices, Selection
Cover of Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone Ages 8–12

Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone

Tae Keller

2023, Capitol Choices, Selection
Cover of Blue Ages 4–8

Blue

Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond; illustrated by Daniel Minter

2023, Capitol Choices, Selection
Cover of Answers in the Pages Ages 8–12

Answers in the Pages

David Levithan

2023, Capitol Choices, Selection

Delaware

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Cover of Cry Out Loud Ages 12 and up

Cry Out Loud

Tara O'Connor

2027, Blue Hen Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Reappearance of Rachel Price Ages 14 and up

The Reappearance of Rachel Price

Holly Jackson

2027, Blue Hen Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Impossible Creatures Ages 10 and up

Impossible Creatures

Katherine Rundell; illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie

2027, Blue Hen Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Whale Fall Ages 4–8

Whale Fall

Melissa Stewart; illustrated by Rob Dunlavey

2025, Delaware Diamonds, Nominee
Cover of Ice Cream Man Ages 4–8

Ice Cream Man

Glenda Armand and Kim Freeman; illustrated by Keith Mallet

2025, Delaware Diamonds, Nominee
Cover of Wild Symphony Ages 3–7

Wild Symphony

Dan Brown; illustrated by Susan Batori

2022, Blue Hen Book Awards, Winner

Florida

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Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2026-2027, Sunshine State Young Readers Award , Nominee
Cover of The Bakery Dragon Ages 4–8

The Bakery Dragon

Devin Elle Kurtz

2026-2027, Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr., Nominee
Cover of Bored Panda Ages 4–8

Bored Panda

Mike Bender; illustrated by Chuck Dillon

2026-2027, Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr., Nominee
Cover of Dungeons and Drama Ages 12 and up

Dungeons and Drama

Kristy Boyce

2026-2027, Florida Teens Read Award, Nominee
Cover of An Ocean Apart Ages 12 and up

An Ocean Apart

Jill Tew

2026-2027, Florida Teens Read Award, Nominee
Cover of Confessions of a Class Clown Ages 8–12

Confessions of a Class Clown

Arianne Costner

2025-2026, Sunshine State Young Readers Award, Nominee

Georgia

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Cover of Wander in the Dark Ages 12 and up

Wander in the Dark

Jumata Emill

2026, Georgia Peach Book Award For Teen Readers, Nominee
Cover of The School for Invisible Boys Ages 8–12

The School for Invisible Boys

Shaun David Hutchinson

2026, Georgia Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Last Stand Ages 3–7

The Last Stand

Antwan Eady; illustrated by Jerome & Jarrett Pumphrey

2026, Georgia Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of That Always Happens Sometimes Ages 4–8

That Always Happens Sometimes

Kiley Frank; illustrated by K-Fai Steele

2026, Georgia Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Speck Ages 3–6

Speck

Margaux Meganck

2026, Georgia Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Chaos Theory Ages 14 and up

Chaos Theory

Nic Stone

2026, Georgia Peach Book Award For Teen Readers, Winner

Hawaii

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Cover of Something Like Home Ages 10–14

Something Like Home

Andrea Beatriz Arango

2026, Nēnē Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Futureland: Battle for the Park Ages 8–12

Futureland: Battle for the Park

H.D. Hunter; illustrated by Khadijah Khatib

2026, Nēnē Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Confessions of a Class Clown Ages 8–12

Confessions of a Class Clown

Arianne Costner

2026, Nēnē Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Snow Angel, Sand Angel Ages 4–8

Snow Angel, Sand Angel

Lois-Ann Yamanaka; illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky

2024, Ānuenue Book Award, Winner
Cover of Confessions of a Class Clown Ages 8–12

Confessions of a Class Clown

Arianne Costner

2025, Nēnē Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as told to his brother) Ages 8–12

The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as told to his brother)

David Levithan

2022-2023, Nēnē Book Award, Nominee

Illinois

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Cover of The Bakery Dragon Ages 4–8

The Bakery Dragon

Devin Elle Kurtz

2027, AISLE Readers’ Choice Awards, Selection
Cover of Buffalo Fluffalo Ages 4–8

Buffalo Fluffalo

Bess Kalb; illustrated by Erin Kraan

2027, AISLE Readers’ Choice Awards, Selection
Cover of Death in the Jungle Ages 12 and up

Death in the Jungle

Candace Fleming

2027, AISLE Readers’ Choice Awards, Selection
Cover of Impossible Creatures Ages 10 and up

Impossible Creatures

Katherine Rundell; illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie

2027, Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Award, Nominee
Cover of Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone Ages 8–12

Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone

Tae Keller

2027, Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Award, Nominee
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2027, Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Award, Nominee

Indiana

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Cover of Ode to Grapefruit Ages 4–8

Ode to Grapefruit

Kari Lavelle; illustrated by Bryan Collier

2027, Indiana Reads Aloud List, Nominee
Cover of On the Wings of la Noche Ages 12 and up

On the Wings of la Noche

Vanessa L. Torres

2027, Indiana Reads Aloud List, Nominee
Cover of Silent Sister Ages 12 and up

Silent Sister

Megan Davidhizar

2027, Indiana Reads Aloud List, Nominee
Cover of All Roads Lead to Rome Ages 12 and up

All Roads Lead to Rome

Sabrina Fedel

2027, Indiana Reads Aloud List, Nominee
Cover of Narwhal Ages 4–8

Narwhal

Candace Fleming; illustrated by Deena So'Oteh

2027, Indiana Reads Aloud List, Nominee
Cover of Speak Up, Santiago! Ages 8–12

Speak Up, Santiago!

Julio Anta; Illustrated by Gabi Mendez

2027, Young Hoosier Book Award, Nominee

Iowa

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Cover of Dungeons and Drama Ages 12 and up

Dungeons and Drama

Kristy Boyce

2027, Iowa High School Book Award Nominee
Cover of Such Charming Liars Ages 14 and up

Such Charming Liars

Karen M. McManus

2026, Iowa Teen Award, Nominee
Cover of Silent Sister Ages 12 and up

Silent Sister

Megan Davidhizar

2026, Iowa Teen Award, Nominee
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2026, Iowa Children’s Choice Award, Nominee
Cover of Same Page Ages 10 and up

Same Page

Elly Swartz

2026, Iowa Children’s Choice Award, Nominee
Cover of The Bakery Dragon Ages 4–8

The Bakery Dragon

Devin Elle Kurtz

2026-2027 Iowa Goldfinch Award, Nominee

Kansas

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Cover of The Wrong Way Home Ages 10 and up

The Wrong Way Home

Kate O'Shaughnessy

2027, William Allen White Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2027, William Allen White Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Lasagna Means I Love You Ages 8–12

Lasagna Means I Love You

Kate O'Shaughnessy

2026, William Allen White Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Bakery Dragon Ages 4–8

The Bakery Dragon

Devin Elle Kurtz

2026, Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Buffalo Fluffalo Ages 4–8

Buffalo Fluffalo

Bess Kalb; illustrated by Erin Kraan

2025, Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award, Winner
Cover of War and Millie McGonigle Ages 8–12

War and Millie McGonigle

Karen Cushman

2021, Kansas NEA Reading Circle, Selection

Kentucky

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Cover of The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday Ages 12 and up

The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday

Kelsey B. Toney

2027, Kentucky Bluegrass Award, Nominee
Cover of Death in the Jungle Ages 12 and up

Death in the Jungle

Candace Fleming

2027, Kentucky Bluegrass Award, Nominee
Cover of Three Blue Hearts Ages 8–12

Three Blue Hearts

Lynne Kelly

2027, Kentucky Bluegrass Award, Nominee
Cover of Ms. Pennypickle\'s Puzzle Quest Ages 8–12

Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest

Chris Grabenstein

2027, Kentucky Bluegrass Award, Nominee
Cover of The Littlest Drop Ages 3–7

The Littlest Drop

Sascha Alper; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney and Brian Pinkney

2027, Kentucky Bluegrass Award Nominee
Cover of Mine! Ages 3–7

Mine!

Candace Fleming; illustrated by Eric Rohmann

2024-2025, Bluegrass Book Award, Nominee

Louisiana

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Cover of The Thirteenth Child Ages 12 and up

The Thirteenth Child

Erin A. Craig

2026-2027, Louisiana Reader’s Choice, Nominee
Cover of Dungeons and Drama Ages 12 and up

Dungeons and Drama

Kristy Boyce

2026-2027, Louisiana Reader’s Choice, Nominee
Cover of Bright Red Fruit Ages 12 and up

Bright Red Fruit

Safia Elhillo

2026-2027, Louisiana Reader’s Choice, Nominee
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2026-2027, Louisiana Reader’s Choice, Nominee
Cover of It Came from the Trees Ages 10 and up

It Came from the Trees

Ally Russell

2026-2027, Louisiana Reader’s Choice, Nominee
Cover of When Beavers Flew Ages 4–8

When Beavers Flew

Kristen Tracy; illustrated by Luisa Uribe

2026-2027, Louisiana Reader’s Choice, Nominee

Maine

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Cover of A Glimmer of Change Ages 8–12

A Glimmer of Change

Elle McNicoll

2027, Maine Student Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Bea Mullins Takes a Shot Ages 8–12

Bea Mullins Takes a Shot

Emily Deibert

2027, Maine Student Book Award, Nominee
Cover of A World Without Summer Ages 10–14

A World Without Summer

Nicholas Day; illustrated by Yas Imamura

2027, Maine Student Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Ride or Die Ages 8–12

Ride or Die

Delilah S. Dawson

2027, Maine Student Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Narwhal Ages 4–8

Narwhal

Candace Fleming; illustrated by Deena So'Oteh

2027, Maine Student Book Award, Nominee
Cover of These Vengeful Gods Ages 12 and up

These Vengeful Gods

Gabe Cole Novoa

2027, North Star Young Adult Book Award, Nominee

Maryland

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Cover of Bright Red Fruit Ages 12 and up

Bright Red Fruit

Safia Elhillo

2026-2027, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Speak Up, Santiago! Ages 8–12

Speak Up, Santiago!

Julio Anta; Illustrated by Gabi Mendez

2026-2027, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Dog vs. Strawberry Ages 4–8

Dog vs. Strawberry

Nelly Buchet; illustrated by Andrea Zuill

2026-2027, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Nominee
Cover of We Are Big Time Ages 8–12

We Are Big Time

Hena Khan; illustrated by Safiya Zerrougui

2025-2026, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Next Stop Ages 8–12

Next Stop

Debbie Fong

2025-2026, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Wrong Way Home Ages 10 and up

The Wrong Way Home

Kate O'Shaughnessy

2025-2026, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Nominee

Massachusetts

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Cover of A World Without Summer Ages 10–14

A World Without Summer

Nicholas Day; illustrated by Yas Imamura

2027, Massachusetts Teen Choices, Nominee
Cover of Death in the Jungle Ages 12 and up

Death in the Jungle

Candace Fleming

2027, Massachusetts Teen Choices, Nominee
Cover of Isabel in Bloom Ages 8–12

Isabel in Bloom

Mae Respicio

2027, Massachusetts Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of How to Say Goodbye in Cuban Ages 8–12

How to Say Goodbye in Cuban

Daniel Miyares

2027, Massachusetts Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of We Are Big Time Ages 8–12

We Are Big Time

Hena Khan; illustrated by Safiya Zerrougui

2026, Massachusetts Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Wrong Way Home Ages 10 and up

The Wrong Way Home

Kate O'Shaughnessy

2026, Massachusetts Children’s Book Award, Nominee

Michigan

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Cover of Wander in the Dark Ages 12 and up

Wander in the Dark

Jumata Emill

2025, Thumbs Up! Teen Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Born Naughty Ages 7–10

Born Naughty

Jin Wang with Tony Johnston; illustrated by Anisi Baigude

2025, YouPer Award, Selection
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2025, YouPer Award, Selection
Cover of The Wrong Way Home Ages 10 and up

The Wrong Way Home

Kate O'Shaughnessy

2025, YouPer Award, Selection
Cover of Impossible Creatures Ages 10 and up

Impossible Creatures

Katherine Rundell; illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie

2025, YouPer Award, Selection
Cover of Dog vs. Strawberry Ages 4–8

Dog vs. Strawberry

Nelly Buchet; illustrated by Andrea Zuill

2026, Mitten Award, Nominee

Minnesota

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Cover of Lasagna Means I Love You Ages 8–12

Lasagna Means I Love You

Kate O'Shaughnessy

2026, Maud Hart Lovelace Award Division 2, Nominee
Cover of Lasagna Means I Love You Ages 8–12

Lasagna Means I Love You

Kate O'Shaughnessy

2026, Maud Hart Lovelace Award Division 1, Nominee
Cover of How to Win a Slime War Ages 8–12

How to Win a Slime War

Mae Respicio

2025, Maud Hart Lovelace Award, Nominee
Cover of Maizy Chen\'s Last Chance Ages 8–12

Maizy Chen's Last Chance

Lisa Yee

2024, Minnesota Youth Reading Award, Nominee
Cover of Song for a Whale Ages 8–12

Song for a Whale

Lynne Kelly

2023, Maud Hart Lovelace Award, Nominee
Cover of The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 1 Ages 8–12

The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 1

Chris Grabenstein

2024, Minnesota Youth Reading Award, Honor

Mississippi

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Cover of The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as told to his brother) Ages 8–12

The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as told to his brother)

David Levithan

2023, Magnolia Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Fast Pitch Ages 8–12

Fast Pitch

Nic Stone

2023, Magnolia Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The List of Things That Will Not Change Ages 8–12

The List of Things That Will Not Change

Rebecca Stead

2022, Magnolia Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Like Nothing Amazing Ever Happened Ages 9–12

Like Nothing Amazing Ever Happened

Emily Blejwas

2022, Magnolia Book Award, Nominee
Cover of This Is My America Ages 12 and up

This Is My America

Kim Johnson

2022, Magnolia Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe Ages 8–12

Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe

Jo Watson Hackl

2020, Mississippi Library Association Children’s Author Award, Winner

Missouri

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Cover of The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake Ages 4–8

The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake

Devin Elle Kurtz

2028, MASL Readers’ Award, Preliminary Nominee
Cover of Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave Ages 10 and up

Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave

Ally Russell

2028, MASL Readers’ Award, Preliminary Nominee
Cover of How to Say Goodbye in Cuban Ages 8–12

How to Say Goodbye in Cuban

Daniel Miyares

2028, MASL Readers’ Award, Preliminary Nominee
Cover of Tenacious Won\'t Give Up Ages 3–7

Tenacious Won't Give Up

Pam Vaughan; illustrated by Leanne Hatch

2028, MASL Readers’ Award, Preliminary Nominee
Cover of The Last Bookstore on Earth Ages 12 and up

The Last Bookstore on Earth

Lily Braun-Arnold

2028, Gateway Readers Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Lasagna Means I Love You Ages 8–12

Lasagna Means I Love You

Kate O'Shaughnessy

2026, MASL Readers’ Award, Nominee

Montana

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Cover of Buffalo Fluffalo Ages 4–8

Buffalo Fluffalo

Bess Kalb; illustrated by Erin Kraan

2026, Treasure State Award, Nominee
Cover of Goldilocks for Dinner Ages 4–8

Goldilocks for Dinner

Susan Montanari; illustrated by Jake Parker

2022, Montana Treasure State Book Award, Nominee

Nebraska

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Cover of Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim Ages 12 and up

Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim

Patricia Park

2027, Nevada Young Readers Award, Nominee
Cover of Dating and Dragons Ages 12 and up

Dating and Dragons

Kristy Boyce

2027, Nevada Young Readers Award, Nominee
Cover of The Wrong Way Home Ages 10 and up

The Wrong Way Home

Kate O'Shaughnessy

2027 Golden Sower Award, Nominee
Cover of The Secret Language of Birds Ages 8–12

The Secret Language of Birds

Lynne Kelly

2027 Golden Sower Award, Nominee
Cover of The Mona Lisa Vanishes Ages 10–14

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

Nicholas Day; illustrated by Brett Helquist

2026, Meadowlark Award, Nominee
Cover of Carter Avery\'s Tricky Fourth-Grade Year Ages 8–12

Carter Avery's Tricky Fourth-Grade Year

Rob Buyea

2027 Golden Sower Award, Nominee

Nevada

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Cover of The Wrong Way Home Ages 10 and up

The Wrong Way Home

Kate O'Shaughnessy

2027, Nevada Young Readers Award, Nominee
Cover of The Bakery Dragon Ages 4–8

The Bakery Dragon

Devin Elle Kurtz

2027, Nevada Young Readers Award, Nominee
Cover of This Story Is Not About a Kitten Ages 4–8

This Story Is Not About a Kitten

Randall de Sève; illustrated by Carson Ellis

2026, Nevada Young Readers Award, Nominee
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2026, Nevada Young Readers Award, Winner
Cover of The Reappearance of Rachel Price Ages 14 and up

The Reappearance of Rachel Price

Holly Jackson

2026, Nevada Young Readers Award, Winner
Cover of Plan A Ages 14 and up

Plan A

Deb Caletti

2026, Nevada Young Readers Award, Nominee

New Hampshire

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Cover of Angelica and the Bear Prince Ages 12 and up

Angelica and the Bear Prince

Trung Le Nguyen

2027, New Hampshire Insinglass Award, Nominee
Cover of We Are Big Time Ages 8–12

We Are Big Time

Hena Khan; illustrated by Safiya Zerrougui

2026, Great Stone Face Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2026, Great Stone Face Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Glass Girl Ages 14 and up

The Glass Girl

Kathleen Glasgow

2026, Flume Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Bakery Dragon Ages 4–8

The Bakery Dragon

Devin Elle Kurtz

2025, LadyBug Picture Book Award, Winnner
Cover of Impossible Creatures Ages 10 and up

Impossible Creatures

Katherine Rundell; illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie

2026, Great Stone Face Book Award, Nominee

New Jersey

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Cover of Hidden Systems Ages 12 and up

Hidden Systems

Dan Nott

2025, Garden State Teen Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World Ages 10 and up

Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World

Yuval Noah Harari; illustrated by Ricard Zaplana Ruiz

2025, Garden State Teen Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Sofía Acosta Makes a Scene Ages 8–12

Sofía Acosta Makes a Scene

Emma Otheguy

2023, M. Jerry Weiss Award, Nominee
Cover of My Aunt Is a Monster Ages 8–12

My Aunt Is a Monster

Reimena Yee

2025, Garden State Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Maybe An Artist, A Graphic Memoir Ages 12 and up

Maybe An Artist, A Graphic Memoir

Liz Montague

2025, Garden State Teen Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Maizy Chen\'s Last Chance Ages 8–12

Maizy Chen's Last Chance

Lisa Yee

2023, M. Jerry Weiss Award, Nominee

New Mexico

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Cover of Lasagna Means I Love You Ages 8–12

Lasagna Means I Love You

Kate O'Shaughnessy

2026-2027, Land Of Enchantment Book Award, Nominee
Cover of All\'s Fair in Love and Field Hockey Ages 12 and up

All's Fair in Love and Field Hockey

Kit Rosewater

2026-2027, Land Of Enchantment Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Mona Lisa Vanishes Ages 10–14

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

Nicholas Day; illustrated by Brett Helquist

2026-2027, Land Of Enchantment Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Not an Easy Win Ages 10 and up

Not an Easy Win

Chrystal D. Giles

2026-2027, Land Of Enchantment Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Black Queen Ages 12 and up

The Black Queen

Jumata Emill

2024-2025, Land Of Enchantment Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind Ages 8–12

Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind

Misa Sugiura

2024, Land Of Enchantment Book Award, Nominee

New York

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Cover of The Cousins Ages 14 and up

The Cousins

Karen M. McManus

2021-2022, Three Apples Book Award, Nominee
Cover of When Beavers Flew Ages 4–8

When Beavers Flew

Kristen Tracy; illustrated by Luisa Uribe

2024, NYPL Best Books for Kids, Selection
Cover of We Are Big Time Ages 8–12

We Are Big Time

Hena Khan; illustrated by Safiya Zerrougui

2024, NYPL Best Books for Kids, Selection
Cover of The School for Invisible Boys Ages 8–12

The School for Invisible Boys

Shaun David Hutchinson

2024, NYPL Best Books for Kids, Selection
Cover of The Queen of Ocean Parkway Ages 8–12

The Queen of Ocean Parkway

Sarvenaz Tash

2024, NYPL Best Books for Kids, Selection
Cover of The Night Market Ages 4–8

The Night Market

Seina Wedlick; illustrated by Briana Mukodiri Uchendu

2024, NYPL Best Books for Kids, Selection

North Carolina

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Cover of This Land Ages 4–8

This Land

Ashley Fairbanks; illustrated by Bridget George

2027, North Carolina Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Glass Girl Ages 14 and up

The Glass Girl

Kathleen Glasgow

2027, North Carolina Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Dungeons and Drama Ages 12 and up

Dungeons and Drama

Kristy Boyce

2027, North Carolina Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Carter Avery\'s Tricky Fourth-Grade Year Ages 8–12

Carter Avery's Tricky Fourth-Grade Year

Rob Buyea

2027, North Carolina Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Buffalo Fluffalo Ages 4–8

Buffalo Fluffalo

Bess Kalb; illustrated by Erin Kraan

2027, North Carolina Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Blood at the Root Ages 14 and up

Blood at the Root

LaDarrion Williams

2027, North Carolina Children’s Book Award, Nominee

North Dakota

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Cover of Buffalo Fluffalo Ages 4–8

Buffalo Fluffalo

Bess Kalb; illustrated by Erin Kraan

2026, Flicker Tale Award, Nominee
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2026, Flicker Take Award, Winner
Cover of Lasagna Means I Love You Ages 8–12

Lasagna Means I Love You

Kate O'Shaughnessy

2025, North Dakota Flicker Tale Award, Nominee
Cover of Nana Akua Goes to School Ages 4–8

Nana Akua Goes to School

Tricia Elam Walker; illustrated by April Harrison

2022, North Dakota Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Beauty That Remains Ages 14 and up

The Beauty That Remains

Ashley Woodfolk

2018, North Dakota Children’s Book Award, Nominee

Ohio

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Cover of The Reappearance of Rachel Price Ages 14 and up

The Reappearance of Rachel Price

Holly Jackson

2026, Ohio Buckeye Children’s and Teen Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Great Lakes Ages 4–8

The Great Lakes

Barb Rosenstock; illustrated by Jamey Christoph

2026, Ohio Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Bakery Dragon Ages 4–8

The Bakery Dragon

Devin Elle Kurtz

2026, Ohio Buckeye Children’s and Teen Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Impossible Creatures Ages 10 and up

Impossible Creatures

Katherine Rundell; illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie

2026, Ohio Buckeye Children’s and Teen Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Dungeons and Drama Ages 12 and up

Dungeons and Drama

Kristy Boyce

2026, Ohio Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Dungeons and Drama Ages 12 and up

Dungeons and Drama

Kristy Boyce

2025, Choose To Read Ohio, Nominee

Oklahoma

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Cover of The Littlest Drop Ages 3–7

The Littlest Drop

Sascha Alper; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney and Brian Pinkney

2027, Dona Novell Award, Nominee
Cover of It\'s All or Nothing, Vale Ages 10–14

It's All or Nothing, Vale

Andrea Beatriz Arango

2027, OLA Sequoyah Book Award Masterlist, Nominee
Cover of Death in the Jungle Ages 12 and up

Death in the Jungle

Candace Fleming

2027, OLA Sequoyah Book Award Masterlist, Nominee
Cover of A World Without Summer Ages 10–14

A World Without Summer

Nicholas Day; illustrated by Yas Imamura

2027, OLA Sequoyah Book Award Masterlist, Nominee
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2026, OLA Sequoyah Book Award Masterlist , Nominee
Cover of Buffalo Fluffalo Ages 4–8

Buffalo Fluffalo

Bess Kalb; illustrated by Erin Kraan

2026, Donna Norvell Book Award, Nominee

Oregon

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Cover of Murray the Knight Ages 6–9

Murray the Knight

Adam Stower

2027, Beverly Cleary Children’s Choice Award, Nominee
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2026, Oregon Reader’s Choice Award, Nominee
Cover of The Mona Lisa Vanishes Ages 10–14

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

Nicholas Day; illustrated by Brett Helquist

2026, Oregon Reader’s Choice Award, Nominee
Cover of Something Like Home Ages 10–14

Something Like Home

Andrea Beatriz Arango

2026, Oregon Reader’s Choice Award, Nominee
Cover of Invisible Son Ages 14 and up

Invisible Son

Kim Johnson

2026, Oregon Reader’s Choice Award, Nominee
Cover of Ariel Crashes a Train Ages 14 and up

Ariel Crashes a Train

Olivia A. Cole

2026, Oregon Reader’s Choice Award, Nominee

Pennsylvania

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Cover of And the River Drags Her Down Ages 14 and up

And the River Drags Her Down

Jihyun Yun

2026-2027, Mountain Laurel Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Death in the Cards Ages 12 and up

Death in the Cards

Mia P. Manansala

2026-2027, Mountain Laurel Book Award, Nominee
Cover of History Smashers: Salem Witch Trials Ages 8–12

History Smashers: Salem Witch Trials

Kate Messner; illustrated by Falynn Koch

2026-2027, Mountain Laurel Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2026-2027, Mountain Laurel Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Curse of the Dead Man\'s Diamond Ages 10 and up

The Curse of the Dead Man's Diamond

Christyne Morrell

2026-2027, Mountain Laurel Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Somadina Ages 12 and up

Somadina

Akwaeke Emezi

2027, Keystone To Reading Secondary Book Award, Nominee

Rhode Island

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Cover of Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave Ages 10 and up

Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave

Ally Russell

2027, Rhode Island Middle School Book Award, Selection
Cover of The Color of a Lie Ages 12 and up

The Color of a Lie

Kim Johnson

2026, Rhode Island Teen Book Award, Nominee
Cover of My Lost Freedom Ages 6–9

My Lost Freedom

George Takei; illustrated by Michelle Lee

2026, Rhode Island Children’s Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Bright Red Fruit Ages 12 and up

Bright Red Fruit

Safia Elhillo

2026, Rhode Island Teen Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Wicked Bargain Ages 12 and up

The Wicked Bargain

Gabe Cole Novoa

2024, Rhode Island Teen Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Boy at the Back of the Class Ages 8–12

The Boy at the Back of the Class

Onjali Q. Raúf

2021, Rhode Island Children’s Book Award, Nominee

South Carolina

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Cover of The Glass Girl Ages 14 and up

The Glass Girl

Kathleen Glasgow

2027, South Carolina Book Awards, Nominee
Cover of Dungeons and Drama Ages 12 and up

Dungeons and Drama

Kristy Boyce

2027, South Carolina Book Awards, Nominee
Cover of Blood at the Root Ages 14 and up

Blood at the Root

LaDarrion Williams

2027, South Carolina Book Awards, Nominee
Cover of The Wrong Way Home Ages 10 and up

The Wrong Way Home

Kate O'Shaughnessy

2027, South Carolina Book Awards, Nominee
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2027, South Carolina Book Awards, Nominee
Cover of It Came from the Trees Ages 10 and up

It Came from the Trees

Ally Russell

2027, South Carolina Book Awards, Nominee

South Dakota

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Cover of Something Like Home Ages 10–14

Something Like Home

Andrea Beatriz Arango

2027, South Dakota Teen Choice Award, Nominee
Cover of Buffalo Fluffalo Ages 4–8

Buffalo Fluffalo

Bess Kalb; illustrated by Erin Kraan

2027, South Dakota Children’s Book Awards, Nominee
Cover of Be Careful, Xiao Xin! Ages 4–8

Be Careful, Xiao Xin!

Alice Pung; illustrated by Sher Rill Ng

2027, South Dakota Children’s Book Awards, Nominee
Cover of Ahoy! Ages 4–8

Ahoy!

Written and illustrated by Sophie Blackall

2027, South Dakota Children’s Book Awards, Nominee
Cover of Iveliz Explains It All Ages 10–14

Iveliz Explains It All

Andrea Beatriz Arango; illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez

2026, South Dakota Teen Choice Award, Nominee
Cover of Dungeons and Drama Ages 12 and up

Dungeons and Drama

Kristy Boyce

2026, South Dakota Teen Choice Award, Nominee

Tennessee

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Cover of The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday Ages 12 and up

The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday

Kelsey B. Toney

2027, Volunteer State Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Death in the Jungle Ages 12 and up

Death in the Jungle

Candace Fleming

2027, Volunteer State Book Award, Nominee
Cover of It\'s All or Nothing, Vale Ages 10–14

It's All or Nothing, Vale

Andrea Beatriz Arango

2027, Volunteer State Book Award, Nominee
Cover of I Hear the Snow, I Smell the Sea Ages 4–8

I Hear the Snow, I Smell the Sea

Janice Milusich; illustrated by Chris Raschka

2027, Volunteer State Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Family Feast! Ages 4–8

Family Feast!

Carole Boston Weatherford; illustrated by Frank Morrison

2027, Volunteer State Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2026, Volunteer State Book Award, Nominee

Texas

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Cover of Death in the Jungle Ages 12 and up

Death in the Jungle

Candace Fleming

2027, Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List, Selection
Cover of Narwhal Ages 4–8

Narwhal

Candace Fleming; illustrated by Deena So'Oteh

2027, Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List, Selection
Cover of How to Say Goodbye in Cuban Ages 8–12

How to Say Goodbye in Cuban

Daniel Miyares

2026, Texas Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List, Selection
Cover of Speak Up, Santiago! Ages 8–12

Speak Up, Santiago!

Julio Anta; Illustrated by Gabi Mendez

2026, Texas Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List, Selection
Cover of Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel Ages 6–9

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel

Barbara Park; illustrated by Honie Beam; adapted by Colleen AF Venable

2026, Texas Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List, Selection
Cover of The Wrong Way Home Ages 10 and up

The Wrong Way Home

Kate O'Shaughnessy

2026, Texas Lone Star Reading List, Selection

Utah

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Cover of We Are Big Time Ages 8–12

We Are Big Time

Hena Khan; illustrated by Safiya Zerrougui

2026, Beehive Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Wrong Way Home Ages 10 and up

The Wrong Way Home

Kate O'Shaughnessy

2026, Beehive Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Underdogs of Upson Downs Ages 8–12

The Underdogs of Upson Downs

Craig Silvey

2026, Beehive Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2026, Beehive Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Mona Lisa Vanishes Ages 10–14

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

Nicholas Day; illustrated by Brett Helquist

2026, Beehive Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Lucky Duck Ages 3–7

Lucky Duck

Greg Pizzoli

2026, Beehive Book Award, Nominee

Vermont

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Cover of A World Without Summer Ages 10–14

A World Without Summer

Nicholas Day; illustrated by Yas Imamura

2027, Golden Dome Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Three Blue Hearts Ages 8–12

Three Blue Hearts

Lynne Kelly

2027, Golden Dome Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Same Page Ages 10 and up

Same Page

Elly Swartz

2027, Golden Dome Book Award, Nominee
Cover of It\'s Watching Ages 8–12

It's Watching

Lindsay Currie

2027, Golden Dome Book Award, Nominee
Cover of It\'s All or Nothing, Vale Ages 10–14

It's All or Nothing, Vale

Andrea Beatriz Arango

2027, Golden Dome Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Dungeons and Drama Ages 12 and up

Dungeons and Drama

Kristy Boyce

2026, Green Mountain Book Award, Nominee

Virginia

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Cover of The Dividing Sky Ages 12 and up

The Dividing Sky

Jill Tew

2026-2027, Virginia Reader’s Choice Award, Nominee
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2026-2027, Virginia Reader’s Choice Award, Nominee
Cover of All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson Ages 4–8

All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson

Carole Boston Weatherford; illustrated by Ashley Evans

2026-2027, Virginia Reader’s Choice Award, Nominee
Cover of A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits) Ages 8–12

A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits)

Lisa Yee; illustrated by Dan Santat

2025, VA Reads Winner
Cover of Rosa\'s Song Ages 4–8

Rosa's Song

Helena Ku Rhee; illustrated by Pascal Campion

2024, VA Reads Winner
Cover of Futureland: The Nightmare Hour Ages 8–12

Futureland: The Nightmare Hour

H.D. Hunter; illustrated by Khadijah Khatib

2024, VA Reads Winner

Washington

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Cover of It Came from the Trees Ages 10 and up

It Came from the Trees

Ally Russell

2027, Sasquatch Book Award, Selection
Cover of Silent Sister Ages 12 and up

Silent Sister

Megan Davidhizar

2027, Evergreen Book Award, Nominee
Cover of It Came from the Trees Ages 10 and up

It Came from the Trees

Ally Russell

2027, Evergreen Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Nunu and the Sea Ages 4–8

Nunu and the Sea

Isabella Kung

2027, Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Tuck Me In! Ages 4–8

Tuck Me In!

Nathan W Pyle

2027, Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Wombats Go Wild for Words Ages 4–8

The Wombats Go Wild for Words

Beth Ferry; illustrated by Lori Nichols

2027, Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award, Nominee

Wisconsin

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Cover of Five Survive Ages 14 and up

Five Survive

Holly Jackson

2026, Golden Archer, Nominee
Cover of White Bird: A Wonder Story (A Graphic Novel) Ages 8–12

White Bird: A Wonder Story (A Graphic Novel)

R. J. Palacio

2021, Golden Archer, Nominee
Cover of Thurgood Ages 5–9

Thurgood

Jonah Winter; illustrated by Bryan Collier

2021, Wisconsin State Reading Association Recommends List, Selection
Cover of Pet Ages 12 and up

Pet

Akwaeke Emezi

2021, Wisconsin State Reading Association Recommends List, Selection
Cover of Overview, Young Explorer\'s Edition Ages 8–12

Overview, Young Explorer's Edition

Benjamin Grant with Sandra Markle

2021, Wisconsin State Reading Association Recommends List, Selection
Cover of The Boy at the Back of the Class Ages 8–12

The Boy at the Back of the Class

Onjali Q. Raúf

2021, Wisconsin State Reading Association Recommends List, Nominee

Wyoming

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Cover of Greeking Out Tales from the Underworld Ages 8–12

Greeking Out Tales from the Underworld

Kenny Curtis and Jillian Hughes; illustrated by Javier Espila

2027, Indian Paintbrush Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Impossible Creatures Ages 10 and up

Impossible Creatures

Katherine Rundell; illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie

2026, Indian Paintbrush Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Lucky Duck Ages 3–7

Lucky Duck

Greg Pizzoli

2025, Buckaroo Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Buffalo Fluffalo Ages 4–8

Buffalo Fluffalo

Bess Kalb; illustrated by Erin Kraan

2025, Buckaroo Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Mona Lisa Vanishes Ages 10–14

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

Nicholas Day; illustrated by Brett Helquist

2024, Indian Paintbrush Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Bad Dog Ages 3–7

Bad Dog

Mike Boldt

2021-2022, Buckaroo Book Award, Winner
Cover of Bright Red Fruit Ages 12 and up

Bright Red Fruit

Safia Elhillo

2026-2027, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Speak Up, Santiago! Ages 8–12

Speak Up, Santiago!

Julio Anta; Illustrated by Gabi Mendez

2026-2027, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Dog vs. Strawberry Ages 4–8

Dog vs. Strawberry

Nelly Buchet; illustrated by Andrea Zuill

2026-2027, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Nominee
Cover of We Are Big Time Ages 8–12

We Are Big Time

Hena Khan; illustrated by Safiya Zerrougui

2025-2026, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Next Stop Ages 8–12

Next Stop

Debbie Fong

2025-2026, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Wrong Way Home Ages 10 and up

The Wrong Way Home

Kate O'Shaughnessy

2025-2026, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Nominee
Cover of Wrecker Ages 10 and up

Wrecker

Carl Hiaasen

2025-2026, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman Ages 10 and up

The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

Gennifer Choldenko

2025-2026, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Nominee
Cover of The Mona Lisa Vanishes Ages 10–14

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

Nicholas Day; illustrated by Brett Helquist

2025-2026, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Nominee
Cover of It Came from the Trees Ages 10 and up

It Came from the Trees

Ally Russell

2025-2026, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Winner
Cover of Meesh the Bad Demon #1 Ages 8–12

Meesh the Bad Demon #1

Michelle Lam

2025, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, Nominee
Cover of How to Love a Pony Ages 3–7

How to Love a Pony

Michelle Meadows; illustrated by Sawyer Cloud

2024, Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award, Winner

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