Books in California Young Reader Medal - Picture Books for Older Readers
The California Young Reader Medal is a set of five annual literary awards conferred upon picture books and fiction books selected by vote of California schoolchildren from a ballot prepared by a committee. The program was established in 1974 with Intermediate, Primary, and Young Adult Medals, which were inaugurated in 1975, 1976, and 1977, respectively. These medals were conferred biennially until 1983, when the conferment became annual.
2023
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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This Way, Charlie | Caron Levis, illus. by Charles Santoso | Winner | Log In To Like |
2022
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The Skydiving Beavers | Susan Wood, illus. by Gijsbert Van Frankenhuyzen | Winner | Log In To Like |
2021
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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| Sergeant Reckless | Patricia McCormick, illus. by Iacopo Bruno | Winner | Log In To Like |
2020
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Her Right Foot | Dave Eggers, illus. by Shawn Harris | Winner | Log In To Like |
2019
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah | Laurie Ann Thompson, illus. by Sean Qualls | Winner | Log In To Like |
2018
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Barbed Wire Baseball | Marissa Moss, illus. by Yuko Shimizu | Winner | Log In To Like |
2017
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Each Kindness | Jacqueline Woodson, illus. by E. B. Lewis | Winner | Log In To Like |
2016
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Helen's Big World: The Life of Helen Keller | Doreen Rappaport, illus. by Matt Tavares | Winner | Log In To Like |
2015
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Team | Audrey Vernick, illus. by Steven Salerno | Winner | Log In To Like |
2014
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Queen of the Falls | Chris Van Allsburg | Winner | Log In To Like |
2013
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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| Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine and a Miracle | Major Brian Dennis, Kirby Larson, and Mary Nethery, illus. and photos from members of the Marines team | Winner | Log In To Like |
2012
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Henry's Freedom Box | Ellen Levine, illus. by Kadir Nelson | Winner | Log In To Like |
2011
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John, Paul, George & Ben | Lane Smith | Winner | Log In To Like |
2010
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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| Owney: The Mail-Pouch Pooch | Mona Kerby, illus. by Lynne Barasch | Winner | Log In To Like |
2009
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Mystery at the Club Sandwich | Doug Cushman | Winner | Log In To Like |
2008
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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| Mr. Maxwell's Mouse | Frank Asch, illus. by Devin Asch | Winner | Log In To Like |
2007
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Cats in Krasinski Square | Karen Hesse, illus. by Wendy Watson | Winner | Log In To Like |
2006
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Boxes for Katje | Candace Fleming, illus. by Stacey Dressen-McQueen | Winner | Log In To Like |
2005
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Mr. Lincoln's Way | Patricia Polacco | Winner | Log In To Like |
2004
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon | Janet Stevens | Winner | Log In To Like |
2003
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Babe and I | David A. Adler | Winner | Log In To Like |
2002
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Weslandia | Paul Fleischman | Winner | Log In To Like |