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2023 Award Nominees

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Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award Nominees
These books are selected by the Washington Library Media Association. At Clark, we read these books aloud to the K-2 classes as part of our library instruction during the school year. The students enjoy voting for their favorite in the spring. 
​Click here for a link to a printable list.

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Otter Award Nominees

These transitional chapter books are selected by the Washington Library Media Association. Washington State students vote for their favorite in the spring.

Starla Jean (Starla Jean, book 1) by Elana K. Arnold, illustrated by A. N. Kang
Monster and Boy (Monster and Boy, book 1) by Hannah Barnaby, illustrated by Anoosha Syed
Max Meow Book 1: Cat Crusader by John Gallagher 
Missed Meal Mayhem (The Hunger Heroes, book 1) by Jarrett Lerner  
The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian #1: The Fuzzy Apocalypse by Jonathan Messinger, illustrated by Aleksei Bitskoff
Trouble at Table 5 #1: The Candy Caper by Tom Watson, illustrated by Marta Kissi
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 Sasquatch Award Nominees

These books are selected by the Washington Library Media Association for Washington State students in grades 4,5, and 6. Washington State students vote for their favorite in the spring. Click the title to link to the author's website.

Ana On the Edge​ By A.J. Sass
Clean Getaway by Nic Stone
Cleo Porter and the Body Electric by Jake Burt
Curse of the Night Witch by Alex Aster
Isaiah Dunn is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
Lupe Wong Won't Dance by Donna Barba Higuera
Midnight at the Barclay Hotel By Fleur Bradley
One Last Shot by John David Anderson
Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet by Zanib Mian
Show Me a Sign by Ann Claire Lezotte
Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim
Twins by Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright
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Towner Award Nominees

These Informational books are selected by the Washington Library Media Association for students in grades 2-6. Selections must have been published in the last two years. Washington State students vote for their favorite in the spring.​

Battle of the Butts: The Science Behind Animal Behinds, by Jocelyn Rish; illustrated by David Creighton-Pester
The Little Spacecraft That Could, by Joyce Lapin; illustrated by Simona Ceccarelli
Brains! Not Just A Zombie Snack, by Stacy McAnulty; illustrated by Matthew Rivera
The Magic of Sleep: A Fascinating Guide to the World of Slumber, by Vicki Woodgate 
Fourteen Monkeys: A Rain Forest Rhyme, by Melissa Stewart; illustrated by Steve Jenkins
Scurry! The Truth About Spiders, by Annette Whipple; illustrated by Juanbjuan Oliver and Franco Rivolli
The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee; by Julie Leung; illustrated by Julie Kwon
The Water Lady: How Darlene Arviso Helps a Thirsty Navajo Nation, by Alice B. McGinty; illustrated by Shonto Begay
I Am Smoke, by Henry Herz; illustrated by Mercè López 
Zion Unmatched, by Zion Clark and James S. Hirsch; illustrated by Juanbjuan Oliver and Franco Rivolli
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