Garden State Children's Book Awards
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The Garden State Children's Book Awards were established in 1977 to honor books for younger readers. The Children's Services Section (CSS) of the New Jersey Library Association felt that books for the early and middle grades seldom received proper recognition. Yet it is at this age, more than any other, that the potential reader needs to be encouraged, stimulated and captivated by the printed work and good illustration.
The winners are chosen by a committee of the Children's Services Section of the New Jersey Library Association on the basis of literary merit and popularity with readers. The awards are given to both author and illustrator in four categories: Early Reader, Fiction, Graphic Novel, and Nonfiction. Because children vote for their favorite books, the committee works with titles published three years before the award.
Nominees at Warren County Library: Click here to view the current availability of nominated books at all Warren County Library branches. Filter by location and/or collection, place a hold.
Children are invited to vote for their favorite titles in any Warren County Library branch, or through online ballots:
Ballot boxes will be open at all library branches December 1-28, 2024. Online voting closes Friday, January 3, 2025.