Scroll down to learn about recommended books from these lists: Monarch, ORB, AND Rebecca Caudill
Monarch Book Award 2024 For students in grades K-3
Each year, a committee of librarians in Illinois picks 20 books that they recommend for children to read. These books are combined into a list called the Monarch Book Award List. Students in grades Kindergarten through grade 3 are encouraged to read the books throughout the year. Every student who has read at least 4 of the books on the list may vote for his or her favorite book from the list in March. The Monarch program is designed to encourage children to read critically and to become familiar with children's books, authors and illustrators.
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ORB book award for students in grades 3, 4, 5
Read the recommended books from the ORB list. ORB stands for Owls Read Books. Students in grades 3 through grade 5 are encouraged to read the books throughout the year. Every student who has read at least 4 of the books on the list may vote for his or her favorite book from the list in March. The ORB program is designed to encourage children to read critically and to become familiar with children's books, authors and illustrators. A variety of books is included on the list that includes both fiction and nonfiction books. The books come from many genres such as mystery, realistic fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, and more!
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Learn about the books on the list by clicking on book titles or video icons in the picture below.
Rebecca caudill book list
The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award is an annual award given to the author of the book voted most outstanding by students in grades four through eight in participating Illinois schools. The award is named in honor of Rebecca Caudill who lived and wrote in Urbana, Illinois, for nearly 50 years. The award is given in recognition for her literary talent and the universal appeal of her books which have touched the hearts of many children and young adults.
* Make sure to check the interest level of the books on this list. Some of these are more suitable for middle schoolers.
* Make sure to check the interest level of the books on this list. Some of these are more suitable for middle schoolers.
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