Book Recommendation Lists

Each year the Children's Literature Association of Utah (CLAU), a volunteer organization of individuals who have a personal or professional interest in children's literature, sponsors the Beehive Book Award to help motivate young people to read.  The award winning book in each category is chosen by the children and students of Utah who vote on their favorite.  

2024 Battle of the Books Lists

2nd-3rd Grade                                3rd-4th Grade    

5th-6th Grade


The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.


The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Each year the Children's Literature Association of Utah (CLAU), a volunteer organization of individuals who have a personal or professional interest in children's literature, sponsors the Beehive Book Award to help motivate young people to read.  The award winning book in each category is chosen by the children and students of Utah who vote on their favorite.