Books & Stories
Maud Hart Lovelace Award
Maud Hart Lovelace Award
The Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award was established in 1980. Each year, a group of nominees is chosen in two categories: Division 1 Gr. 3–5 and Division 2 Gr. 6–8.
The Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award was established in 1980. Each year, a group of nominees is chosen in two categories: Division 1 Gr. 3–5 and Division 2 Gr. 6–8.
When you have finished reading a 2022-23 MHL Division I Book, complete the MHL Review Form linked below. Read 3 books or more and you will get to vote in the Spring!
When you have finished reading a 2022-23 MHL Division I Book, complete the MHL Review Form linked below. Read 3 books or more and you will get to vote in the Spring!
Star of the North Minnesota Picture Book Award (Grades PreK-5)
Star of the North Minnesota Picture Book Award (Grades PreK-5)
The Star of the North Picture Book Award was established in 2013 under the auspices of the Minnesota Youth Reading Awards. The purpose of the award is to promote quality, engaging picture books and reading for pleasure among school-aged children. All students may vote on their favorite book in the spring.
The Star of the North Picture Book Award was established in 2013 under the auspices of the Minnesota Youth Reading Awards. The purpose of the award is to promote quality, engaging picture books and reading for pleasure among school-aged children. All students may vote on their favorite book in the spring.
2022-2023 Nominees
2022-2023 Nominees
Begin with a Bee by Liza Ketchum, Jacqueline Briggs Martin & Phyllis Root; Illustrated by Claudia McGehee
The Box Turtle written and illustrated by Vanessa Roeder
The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; illustrated by Darnell Johnson
Federico and the Wolf by Rebecca J. Gomez; illustrated by Elisa Chavarri
Jayden's Impossible Garden by Mélina Mangal; illustrated by Ken Daley
Josie Dances by Denise Lajimodiere; illustrated by Angela Erdrich
Laxmi's Mooch by Shelly Anand; illustrated by Nabi H. Ali
Old Truck by Jarrett Pumphrey; illustrated by Jerome Pumphrey
The Paper Kingdom by Helena Ku Rhee; illustrated by Pascal Campion
What Color is My Hijab? by Hudda Ibrahim; illustrated by Meenal Patel
