Frequently Asked Questions
How many books can readers nominate?
Children may only nominate one title per year.
What about a series? Can readers nominate a whole series of books?
No. Readers must nominate a specific title within the series. For example, Big Nate in a Class By Himself as opposed to Big Nate.
Every year there seem to be a lot of Diary of a Wimpy Kid books in the Top 15. Can't you limit it to just one so that students are exposed to other books?
No, we can't. The thing that makes this award so special is that the children have 100% ownership of the results. The only time a nomination is thrown out is if it is for a previous winner. The only thing we can suggest is that you have conversations with your readers prior to them nominating and remind them of all the books they've enjoyed.
What are the categories for nominations?
There are three age-based categories:
Young Reader -- Ages 4-7; PreK-Grade 2
Children’s -- Ages 8-12: Grade 3-6
Teen -- Ages 13-18; Grade 7 - 12
Who can nominate titles? Who can vote?
Students from New York State in grades PreK-12 may both nominate and vote.
What kind of titles can I nominate?
Nominations must be for specific titles, not series. For example, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, as opposed to Harry Potter.
Previous winners are not eligible.
How does the timeline work?
September 1 - October 30:
Students should use the paper or online forms to nominate their favorite books.
Deadline to submit nominations is October 30.
November - March
List of finalists will be posted on the website in November.
READ! READ!! READ!!!
Visit your local public or school library between November and March to borrow the books on the list.
Each child or teen must read or listen to a minimum of three books from the list of 15 finalists in order to vote in April.
April
Voting will take place in public and school libraries throughout New York State.
Ballots will be made available at school and public libraries.
Only children and teens in grades PK-12 who have read or listened to at least 3 of the nominated titles are eligible to vote.
Each eligible child has one vote, cast at either their school or public library.
Librarians will tally the votes from their library and submit them online by April 30th.
May
The award winner will be announced on the website.
Libraries across the state will sponsor events to celebrate the winner of the 3 Apples Book Award.
June-August
Libraries will promote the award during their summer reading programs and encourage children and teens to read in preparation for nominations in September.
Who are the past winners?
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