4th – 8th graders: Are you looking for a good book to kick off the new year? Try a Maine Student Book Award nominee! From fantasy to realistic fiction, there are a lot of choices.
There’s still plenty of time to read three books before voting starts in March.
If you like Fantasy:
If you like Science Fiction:
If you like Graphic Novels and Autobiographies:
If you like Scary Stories:
If you like Mysteries:
If you like Action and Adventure:
If you like Historical Fiction:
If you like Novels in Verse:
If you like Realistic Stories:
If you like Non-fiction:
For Teens:
What is the Maine State Book Award?
Teachers and librarians nominate the books. Kids read, then vote for their favorite story.
Here’s how it works:
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Be in 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade.
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Read three or more books from the list.
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Vote at the library in March 2025.
