What is the Black-Eyed Susan Book Award?

The Black-Eyed Susan Book Award is Maryland’s student-choice book award. Students read nominated books and help choose the winners by voting for their favorites.

Click a category below to jump to its nominees and resources.

Picture Books · K–5

Read 8 picture books + complete your packet → Vote!

Chapter Books · Grades 3–5

Read 3 chapter books + submit a form for each → Vote!

Graphic Novels · Grades 3–5

Read 3 graphic novels + submit a form for each → Vote!

Picture Book Nominees 26-27

Explore the Picture Book Nominees!

Click a book cover to open that story. You can read the book online and watch a read-aloud at the end.

Want a quick preview of all the nominees? Use the Watch the Picture Book Nominee Trailer button.

LBES Copy of BES 26-27 Picture Book Virtual Library

Chapter Book Nominees 26-27

Explore the Chapter Book Nominees!

Click a book cover to learn more about each nominee, find it on Sora, and submit your response when you finish.

WEBSITE Copy of FINAL BES Chapter Book Trailer Slides 26-27

Having trouble with the buttons above? → Submit a Chapter Book Response

Graphic Novel Nominees 26-27

Explore the Graphic Novel Nominees!

Click a book cover to learn more about each nominee, find it on Sora, and submit your response when you finish.