Virginia State Reading Lists
Award Lists
2020 Jefferson Cup Award Honor Title
Fighting for the Forest
How FDR's Civilian Conservation Corps Helped Save America
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
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
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
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?
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
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
“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
“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
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...