To be eligible for nomination a book must meet the following criteria:
a. Nominator must have read the book.
b. Book must be in print at time of nomination.
c. Book must be of interest and appeal to students in grades 3-5.
d. Book must have literary merit and lasting appeal.
e. Book may be fiction or non-fiction.
f. Book may not be a textbook, anthology, formula fiction, toy, puzzle, or pop up.
g. No winning title or series may appear more than once.
h. No book may be included on the list twice in a 3 year period.
i. Book may have been included on previous Monarch or Caudill lists.
Consider titles such as:
- Picture books for older readers
- Timeless classics
- Award winning titles
- Nonfiction
- Biography
- Variety of genres
- Variety of reading levels.
- Books reflective of the diverse Illinois student population
- Current favorites
Let's hear your ideas!