UPDATED: Now includes direct links for Goodreads.
The category chairs are pouring over the judging applications, and the panels will be announced shortly. In the meantime, though, there is something we can do: compile lists of books eligible to be nominated!
For several years now, we’ve been using Idea Boards as a way to organize nomination suggestions. Our category chairs add books they hope to see nominated, readers make recommendations to us, and we keep our eyes peeled as we go through the morning blog scroll.
This year, our Idea Boards are a special shelf on Goodreads. We’re closing in on 300 recommendations so far!
If you’re on GR, it’s easy to recommend a book. [Step-by-step instructions here.]If you’re not, it’s still easy. Drop us a note, DM us on Instagram or Facebook. All we need is the author and title. Here’s what you need to know:
The book must be written for a youth audience. [No adult books teens love.]
The book must be published between 10/16/2022 and 10/15/2023.
It must be published in the United States or Canada, and must be widely available through public libraries or online booksellers.
Books can be in English or bilingual.
Books inconsistent with our Inclusivity Initiative will be disqualified.
Got questions? Be sure to reach out. We’re always happy to answer questions.
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