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Reading Lists

For Kids

Readers' Choice Awards

These titles have been nominated for awards 
in 2023.

Monarch Award Nominees
Illinois Grades K-3 Readers' Choice Award
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Bluestem Award Nominees
Illinois Grades 3-5 Readers' Choice Award
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Rebecca Caudill 
Award Nominees
Illinois Grades 4-8 Readers' Choice Award
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Banned and 
Challenged Books

Preschool Age

School Age

Teens

Lincoln Award Nominees
Illinois Grades 9-12 Readers’ 
Choice Award
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in our catalog
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master list (PDF)

Recommended Reading
Junior High
High School