For students looking to try different kinds of books. Pick a book from this year's award-winning list, thoughtfully answer a question about it on our Google Form, and a paw print will go up on our library wall. The more books you read, the more paws you earn (and the more entries into our raffle for prizes)! You can even earn bonus entries by creating products about the books - make a meme, draw a picture, sing a song, whatever you want!

Earn paws by filling out this form each time you read a book from the list! 

The 2025-2026 List

Past Paw Print Lists

About the Rebecca Caudill Award

The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award is an annual award given to the author of the book voted most outstanding by Illinois students in grades four through eight. 

The award is named in honor of Rebecca Caudill, who lived and wrote in Urbana, Illinois, for nearly 50 years. The award is given in recognition for her literary talent and the universal appeal of her books which have touched the hearts of many children and young adults.