PYRC awards
The purpose of the Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Awards Program is to promote reading of quality books by young people in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to encourage teacher / librarian collaboration in young adult and children’s literature, and to honor authors whose works have been recognized by the students of Pennsylvania.
Students who read at least 3 books in any grade list, may vote and receive a certificate of participation.
PA YRCA
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2020-2021 Winners
The Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award is sponsored by the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association. The purpose of the award is to promote the reading of quality books by young people in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to promote teacher and librarian involvement in children's and young adult literature, and to honor authors whose works have been recognized by the students of Pennsylvania.
2020-2021 Winners
Kindergarten-Grade 3
Can I Be Your Dog? by Troy Cummings
Grades 3-6
Wedgie & Gizmo by Suzanne Selfors; illustrated by Barbara Fisinger
Grades 6-8
New Kid by Jerry Craft
Young Adult
Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay