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Virginia State Reading Lists

2020 Jefferson Cup Award Honor Title

Fighting for the Forest

How FDR's Civilian Conservation Corps Helped Save America
This edition: Hardcover, 208 pages
Publication date: October 08, 2019
Ages: 10 - 99

In an inspiring middle grade nonfiction work, P. O’Connell Pearson tells the story of the Civilian Conservation Corps—one of Franklin Delano Roosev...

2020 - 2021 Virginia Reader's Choice Award List

Dry

This edition: Hardcover, 400 pages
Publication date: October 02, 2018
Ages: 12 - 99

When the California drought escalates to catastrophic proportions, one teen is forced to make life and death decisions for her family in this harro...

The Perfect Candidate

This edition: Hardcover, 384 pages
Publication date: October 02, 2018
Ages: 12 - 99

From debut author Peter Stone comes a heart-stopping, pulse-pounding political thriller that’s perfect for fans of Ally Carter and House of Cards. ...

Just Add Glitter

Illustrated by Samantha Cotterill
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: October 09, 2018
Ages: 4 - 8

Is there really such a thing as too much bling? Find out in this sparkly homage to imagination and creativity gone wild that’s perfect for even the...

What Do They Do with All That Poo?

Illustrated by Allison Black
This edition: Hardcover, 40 pages
Publication date: June 19, 2018
Ages: 3 - 8

Find out what happens to all of the poo at the zoo in this funny and factual picture book!There are so many different kinds of animals at the zoo, ...

2021 - 2022 Virginia Readers' Choice Award List

Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao

(Part of Amy Wu)
Illustrated by Charlene Chua
This edition: Hardcover, 40 pages
Publication date: October 01, 2019
Ages: 4 - 8

A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019 Meet the funny, fierce, and fearless Amy Wu, who is determined to make a perfect bao bun today. Can she ...

2021 - 2022 Virginia Reader's Choice Award List

Inky's Amazing Escape

How a Very Smart Octopus Found His Way Home
Illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: September 25, 2018
Ages: 4 - 8

“Montgomery’s expertise and the gorgeous illustrations make this a fine purchase for libraries serving early elementary students.” —School Library ...

2021 - 2022 Virginia Readers' Choice Reading List

Charlie Hernández & the League of Shadows

(Book #1 of Charlie Hernández)
This edition: Hardcover, 336 pages
Publication date: October 23, 2018
Ages: 10 - 14

“This is a perfect pick for kids who love Rick Riordan’s many series, particularly for those eager for mythologies beyond Greek and Roman stories.”...

Maybe He Just Likes You

This edition: Hardcover, 304 pages
Publication date: October 01, 2019
Ages: 9 - 13

A 2020 ALA Notable Children’s Book A Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2019 Barbara Dee explores the subject of #MeToo for the middle grade a...