California Young reader program

We are so lucky to run The California Young Reader Medal (CYRM) program at Bay Park!! It was established in 1974 to encourage kids to read for fun.

How are nominees selected?

A book must be an original work of fiction published within the last four years by a living author. Young people recommend the titles of their favorite books for nomination, or teachers and librarians note repeatedly read or requested titles, and these are submitted to the California Young Reader Medal Committee. Members of the committee read the suggested books, discuss their merits and appeal to children, and then decide upon a well-balanced list of nominees.

Let me know if there is a book you think we should recommend.

Who can vote?

Children across the state of California (that includes you!!), nominate, read and vote for the winner. So cool!