The purpose of the Show Me Readers Award is to promote literature, literacy, and reading in Missouri elementary schools for grades one through three and to promote recognition of authors and illustrators of books that are favorites of Missouri children in these grades.

2019-2020 Show-Me Nominees

After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again by Dan Santat

Be Quiet by Ryan T. Higgins

Bob, Not Bob by Liz Garton Scanion and Audrey Vernick

Bruce's Big Move by Ryan T. Higgins

Dogosaurus Rex by Anna Staniszewski

The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt

Philomena's New Glasses by Brenna Maloney

Prudence the Part-Time Cow by Jody Jensen Shaffer

Shawn Loves Sharks by Curtis Manley

Tyrannosaurus Rex Vs. Edna the Very First Chicken by Douglas Rees