The 3 Apples Book Award
A New York State Children’s Choice Award
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We are proud to announce the 15 finalists for the first annual 3 Apples Book
Award, a New York State Children’s Choice Award. This award is jointly
sponsored by the Youth Services Section and the School Library Media Section
of the New York Library Association.
Children across New York State have nominated the following titles:
1. Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate Dicamillo
2. The BFG by Roald Dahl
3. Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White
4. Double Fudge by Judy Blume
5. Eragon by Christopher Paolini
6. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
7. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
8. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
9. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
10. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
11. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
12. Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
13. Holes by Louis Sacher
14. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
15. The Tale of Despereaux by Kate Dicamillo
We would like to thank all those school and public librarians who participated
in the nomination process for this new and exciting children’s choice award.
All New York State children in grades 3-6 (ages 8-12), even those that did not
participate in the nomination process, are encouraged to read or listen to at
least 3 of these nominated titles before the voting begins January 1, 2007.
For more information including ideas for sharing the books with children visit
our website. http://www.3applesbookaward.org
The 3 Apples Book Award Committee
YSS SLMS
Peggy Hagen Sally Daniels
Sue Rokos Bev Rovelli
Margaret Tice Carole Kupelian
Cathy Henderson Kelly Wilson
Zahra M. Baird Dawn Pressimone
The 3 Apples Book Award is a joint program of the Youth Services (YSS)
and School Library Media (SLMS) Sections of the New York Library Association.
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Bev Rovelli, Teacher/Librarian brovelli@wgmail.cnyric.org
East Hill Elementary School
401 Blackmore Road
Camillus, New York 13031
315-487-4652, 315-487-5499 - fax
"Teachers are like gardeners - planting the seeds of discovery, cultivating
curiosity, and nurturing the joy of learning!"
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