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Missouri Book Awards and Reading Lists 2024-25
See Book List 2024-25 Show Me Book Award Nominee List (MASL)
See Book List 2024-25 Mark Twain Book Award Nominee List (MASL)
See Book List 2024-25 Truman Book Award Nominee List (MASL)
See Book List 2024-25 Gateway Book Award Nominee List (MASL)
2024 Dogwood Readers Awards Nominees
See Book List 2024 Dogwood Nonfiction Book Award Nominee List (MASL) (K-2)
See Book List 2024 Dogwood Nonfiction Book Award Nominee List (MASL) (3-5)
See Book List 2024 Dogwood Nonfiction Book Award Nominee List (MASL) (6-8)
See Book List 2024 Dogwood Nonfiction Book Award Nominee List (MASL) (9-12)
NEW!! 2024 Denny O’Neil Graphic Novel List
See Book List 2024 Denny O’Neil Graphic Novel List (K-2)
See Book List 2024 Denny O’Neil Graphic Novel List (3-5)
See Book List 2024 Denny O’Neil Graphic Novel List (6-8)
See Book List 2024 Denny O’Neil Graphic Novel List (91-12)
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Missouri Book Awards and Reading Lists 2023-24
See Book List 2023-24 Show Me Book Award Nominee List (MASL)
See Book List 2023-24 Mark Twain Book Award Nominee List (MASL)
See Book List 2023-24 Truman Book Award Nominee List (MASL)
See Book List 2023-24 Gateway Book Award Nominee List (MASL)
2023 Dogwood Readers Awards Nominees
See Book List 2023 Dogwood Nonfiction Book Award Nominee List (MASL) (K-2)
See Book List 2023 Dogwood Nonfiction Book Awards Nominee List (MASL) (3-5)
See Book List 2023 Dogwood Nonfiction Book Award Nominee List (MASL) (6-8)
See Book List 2023 Dogwood Nonfiction Book Awards Nominee List (MASL) (9-12)
The purpose of the Mark Twain Award is to provide children of Missouri with a recommended reading list of literature that will enrich their lives. The books should: interest children in grades four through six; be an original work written by an author living in the United States; and be of literary value which may enrich children’s personal lives.
The purpose of the Show Me Readers Award is to promote literature, literacy, and reading through picture books – in Missouri elementary schools for grades one through three; and to promote recognition of authors and illustrators of books that are favorites of Missouri children in these grades.
The Truman Readers Award encourages students in their early teen years to express their unique voice through exploring new literary genres, communicating with their peers about young adult literature, and honoring authors writing for young teens. The books should interest students in grades 6-8; be written by an author living in the United States, and be of literary value and enrich children’s lives.
The Gateway Readers Award promotes books of interest to young adults in grades nine through twelve and appeal to their needs, interests and reading levels.
The Dogwood Readers Award is a NEW award, promoting books of interest to a range of readers in grades PreK-12 and connect young readers in Missouri with quality non-fiction books to broaden their knowledge of the world.