Fun and Games

FUN & GAMES

The library isn't only about reading, research, references, and the dewey decimal system. Reading can be about fun too!

Finished your book and don't know what to read next? Want to find out what everyone else is reading? Why not browse one of these sites for reading inspiration?

Missouri Reading Awards

Show Me Readers Award

First grade through third grade

For a list of 2014-2015 nominees click here

KC3 Award

Third grade

For a list of the 2014-2015 nominees click here

Mark Twain Readers Award

Fourth grade through sixth grade

For a list of 2014-2015 nominees click here

Truman Readers Award

Sixth grade through eighth grade

For a list of 2014-2015 nominees click here

Gateway Readers Award

Ninth grade through twelfth grade

For a list of 2014-2015 nominees click here

National Awards

Newbery Award

This award is presented annually to an author who made a distinguished contribution to American literature for children the previous year.

For a list of recipients click here

Caldecott Award

This award is presented annually to an illustrator who made a distinguished contribution to American literature with a picture book for children the previous year.

For a list of recipients click here