The secret is GOOGLE… haha, but actually.  All you need to do is Google Willow Nominee books. The Willow Awards were created as a way to promote reading by granting a “Willow Award” to the Canadian and/or Saskatchewan book(s) voted by Saskatchewan students to be the best of those nominated in designated categories for a specific year.

The categories are as follows:

• The Shining Willow Award for books written for young readers.
• The Diamond Willow Award for titles written for upper elementary readers (grades 4-6).
• The Snow Willow Award for books for young people in grades 7 – 9.

The coolest part about the Willow Awards is that Saskatchewan kids read the books and then get to vote! They think it is absolutely the best thing ever.  In past years, our wonderful (now retired) teacher librarian, Rhonda would read one book each week and then when she was done she would allow them to vote.  She would explain that I could not vote, she could not vote, not even the Principal of our school could vote for our favourite book… it is only for KIDS!  Well, like I said before, they just think that is the coolest thing EVER!

Last year the Shining Willow Award book winner was If Kids Ruled The World by Linda Bailey, and if you follow me on Snapchat (@holly_horvath) you would know that this is one of my absolute favourites! A serious must have for any home or classroom library!

So, the next time you head to your local bookstore do a little googling before to help with your selection.  To find out the 2016 nominees click here.

Ah, there are so many good ones!!!

Happy Reading!!

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