How to Participate
How to Participate
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Students from the Mabel I. Wilson School in Cumberland vote for the Chickadee Award.
Schools, home-school groups, and libraries in Maine are invited to participate in the Chickadee Award project. Read aloud the picture books on this year's nominated list then students may vote for their favorite book in the spring. You may also download the curriculum booklet from this website. The booklet includes activity suggestions and curriculum connections.
After your students are done voting, please submit your school or library's vote totals via the online ballot. A link will be available in February of 2026.
Votes are due by 5:00 pm on April 1, 2026
If you have any questions about the voting process or have questions about the program please email mainechickadeeaward@gmail.com.
Please email the committee if you wish to nominate a title. The book must be published in the calendar year we are accepting titles for. Currently reading 2025 titles, for consideration for the 2026-2027 award.
We also welcome photos of Chickadee Award projects, bulletin boards, voting and other related events in your schools and libraries. You may email photos to mainechickadeeaward@gmail.com.
Students at Miller Elementary School model their new Chickadee Award shirts.
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