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Every year certain popular books are nominated for the California Young Reader Medal. Students at Fair Oaks Elementary read the Young Reader Medal Nominees each year and then vote for their favorite selections at the end of March. In May, the State winners are announced.
CYRM nominees from last year (2019-20) are located here.
2020-2021 NOMINEES for PRIMARY PICTURE BOOKS (Grades K-3)
2020-2021 NOMINEES for PRIMARY PICTURE BOOKS (Grades K-3)
Alfie: The turtle that disappeared
Alfie: The turtle that disappeared
Written and illustrated by Thyra Heder
Madeline Finn and the Library Dog
Madeline Finn and the Library Dog
Written and Illustrated by Lisa Papp
After the Fall
After the Fall
Written and illustrated by Dan Santat
The Day You Begin
The Day You Begin
Written by Jacqueline Woodson and Illustrated by Rafael Lopez
Poor Louie
Poor Louie
Written and illustrated By Tony Fucile
Alfie: The turtle that disappeared
Alfie: The turtle that disappeared
Written and illustrated by Thyra Heder
Published by Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2017
In this video, author Thyra Heder reads her own book, Alfie, and shows you the real Alfie!
The Day You Begin
The Day You Begin
Written by Jacqueline Woodson and Illustrated by Rafael Lopez
Published by Nancy Paulsen Books, 2018
After the Fall
After the Fall
Written and illustrated by Dan Santat
Published by Roaring Book Press, 2017
Madeline Finn and the Library Dog
Madeline Finn and the Library Dog
Written and Illustrated by Lisa Papp
Published by Peachtree, 2016
Poor Louie
Poor Louie
Written and illustrated By Tony Fucile
Published by Candlewick Press, 2017
2020-2021 NOMINEES for PICTURE BOOKS FOR OLDER READERS (Grades 4-6)
2020-2021 NOMINEES for PICTURE BOOKS FOR OLDER READERS (Grades 4-6)
Step Right Up
Step Right Up
Written by Donna Janell Bowman, Illustrated by Daniel Minter
Published by Lee and Low Books, 2016
Six Dots
Six Dots
Written by Jennifer Bryant, Illustrated by Boris Kulikov
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 2016
Sergeant reckless
Sergeant reckless
Written by Patricia McCormick and illustrated by Iacopo Bruno
Published by Balzer and Bray, 2017
2020-21 NOMINEES for intermediate books (Grade 3-6 novels)
2020-21 NOMINEES for intermediate books (Grade 3-6 novels)
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