Read for a Lifetime is a statewide reading program that targets high school students. This initiative promotes the enjoyment of reading by encouraging students to read both classic and contemporary literature, and rewards them for their efforts. By participating in the program, students develop a love of books and reading that will last a lifetime.
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The Lincoln Award is given each year to the book from that year's master list that earns the highest number of votes from high school students in Illinois. Each year, a panel of high school librarians, teachers, public librarians and students determines the final master list of twenty titles. This program encourages teens to read for pleasure and to become lifelong readers. It is awarded by the Association of Illinois School Library Educators (AISLE).
HOW CAN I VOTE? Read a minimum of 3 nominated books prior to voting. Voting opens February 15, 2025.