SUNSHINE STATE YOUNG READER'S AWARD PROGRAM

Students who read and successfully pass the Accelerated Reading test for at least three of the following books may vote for their favorite Sunshine State Book for 2007. Voting will begin in late March. There are rewards and prizes for all students who participate. See Mrs. Carr or your Language Arts teacher for more details.

To view more information on each nominated book, go to the Florida Sunshine State page.

Becoming Naomi León Ryan, Pam Muñoz. Scholastic, ©2005.
The Boy Who Spoke Dog Morgan, Clay. Puffin, © 2005.
Chasing the Falconers Korman, Gordon. Scholastic, © 2005.
Cryptid Hunters Smith, Roland. Hyperion, ©2006.
Double Dutch Draper, Sharon. Aladdin, © 2003.
Flush Hiaasen, Carl. Knopf, ©2005.
Gilda Joyce: Psychic Investigator Allison, Jennifer. Puffin, ©2006.
Lily's Ghosts Ruby, Laura. HarperTrophy, ©2005.
May Bird and the Ever After Anderson, Jodi Lynn. Aladdin, © 2006.
Overboard Fama, Elizabeth. Laurel Leaf, ©2005.
Peter and the Starcatchers Barry, Dave and Ridley Pearson. Disney Editions, © 2006.
Quake! Disaster in San Francisco, 1906 Karwoski, Gail Langer. Peachtree, © 2006.
The Return of Gabriel Armistead, John. Milkweed, © 2002.
The Revealers Wilhelm, Doug. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, ©2005.
Truesight Stahler, David, Jr. HarperCollins, ©2004.

Congratulations to last year's winner, Among the Hidden, by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Thanks to all readers who voted for their favorite nominee.