Bluestem Award

Students in 3rd - 5th grade, you have a chance to have your voice heard about which book you think should win an award! Students like you all over Illinois choose the book they think is best from the list of 20 Bluestem Award nominees. The Bluestem nominees includes both timeless classics and current titles chosen for third through fifth graders. To participate and be able to vote, you must read or listen to at least four books from the list. Students may also challenge themselves to read 18 out of 20 Bluestem books and earn a special reward! Find the list of Bluestem books, and directions here!

In 2024, The Bluestem winner was Allergic!

At Prospect, the winner was Amari And the Night Brothers.