Award of the Week: Children’s Choice Book Awards

The Children’s and Teen Choice Book Awards are the only national book awards chosen only by kids and teens. It is sponsored by the Children’s Book Council (CBC) which is the nonprofit trade association of children’s book publishers in North America, dedicated to supporting the industry and promoting children’s books and reading.

2017 Winners by Age Group: Kindergarten to Second Grade
	Madeline Finn and the Library Dog By: Lisa Papp Reluctant reader Madeline really wants to earn a star at school, so when Mrs. Dimple, the librarian, suggests she read to a dog Madeline gives it a try.
Third Grade to Fourth Grade
	Once Upon an Elephant By: Linda Stanek From slowing wildfires to planting seeds, one animal is the true superhero that keeps the African savanna in balance. Elephants dig to find salt that other animal lick, their deep footprints collect water for small creatures to drink, and they eat young trees to keep the forest from overtaking the grasslands. In every season, the elephants are there to protect the savanna and its residents – but what would happen if the elephants were only “once upon a time”? Read along to discover the important role this keystone species plays in the savanna and explore what would happen if the elephants vanished
Fifth Grade to Sixth Grade
	The Misadventures of Max Crumbly: Locker Hero By: Rachel Renée Russell After being homeschooled by his grandmother, Max finally convinces his parents to let him attend public middle school. Although he likes his new school, there is one big problem- Doug the Bully.
Teen Book
	Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows, Book 2) By: Leigh Bardugo The fate of the Grisha world is in the hands of crook Kaz Brekker and his crew.