Grand Canyon Reader Award
This award is sponsored by the Arizona Library Association.
The Grand Canyon Reader Award is a reader award program for students in Arizona. Students vote annually on their favorite book in the following categories: Picture, Non-Fiction, Intermediate, and Tween.
Kerrlita Westrick and Shirley Berow are the Co-chairs of the Grand Canyon Reader Award Committee. If you are interested in becoming a member of the selection committee for the 2025 nominees or have questions about the Grand Canyon Reader Award, please e-mail contact@grandcanyonreaderaward.org. To be on the committee it is recommended that you are a member of the Arizona Library Association.
See the links on the left for further information. Let us know if you can't find what you're looking for.
Announcement: On November 6, National Nachos Day, Sandra Nickel will do a presentation for all students in Arizona. It will happen at 10:00 am. There will be more information coming shortly with a link to the live presentation! We hope you will be able to attend. Her book "Nacho's Nachos!" is nominated in the nonfiction category.
Would you like some tips on how to use the Grand Canyon Reader Award books in your library or classroom?? Please contact us using the link on the left and we will set up a personal consultation with you on tips and tricks.
Video for the Picture Books by The Maricopa County Library District
Posters for the 2024 Nominees