Sponsored by the Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL), 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" (Truman Readers Award). Truman Readers Award nominees should appeal to students in grades 6-8.
Browse select Truman Readers Award winners and nominees in the gallery below. Please note that this list is not comprehensive. Use the Smiley Memorial Library catalog to search for specific award-winning titles, or browse the Children's Award Winners collection on the third floor of the Library. Contact a Librarian if you have any questions!
2024 Truman Readers Award Nominee
2014 Truman Readers Award Winner
2009 Truman Readers Award Winner
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