Bluestem Award

The Bluestem Award is the Illinois readers' choice award specifically for students in grades 3-5.  There are 20 books on the list which includes picture books, graphic novels, chapter books, and nonfiction.  Students who read 4 or more Bluestem books and complete a Bluestem Book Report for each will be invited to participate in a statewide vote for their favorite book in March!  

Find Books

Bluestem titles are available in print, eBook, and/or audiobook.  Books can be checked-out from the Franzen Intermediate Library and/or the Itasca Community Library.