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WHAT IS THE LINCOLN AWARD?
WHAT IS THE LINCOLN AWARD?
The Lincoln Award is given each year to the author whose book receives the most votes from high school students in Illinois. It is awarded by the Association of Illinois School Library Educators (AISLE).
See below for each year's nominees and for information regarding how to vote on your favorite book for this year's nominees.
2025 LINCOLN AWARD VOTING
2025 LINCOLN AWARD VOTING
HOW CAN I VOTE? Read a minimum of 3 nominated books prior to voting in 2025. Voting opens February 15, 2025; more information will be posted as we near this date.
How does a book win?
1 - A registered school or library nominates it for consideration. 2 - A team of Illinois librarians rank it high enough for it to become a semi-finalist. 3 - A panel of adult and student readers from across the state fight for it to get a spot on the master list. 4 - High school students in Illinois choose to read it as one of their 4+ titles from the master list.5 - Registered schools and libraries submit their votes - winner declared by highest number of votes.Page updated
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