2020 Wyoming Book Award Nominees

The Wyoming Library Association and the Wyoming State Literacy Association jointly sponsor three awards for students in grades K-12. The purpose of these awards is to provide an opportunity for the youth of Wyoming to read and select favorite books and to honor the authors of those books. Once you’ve read 3 or more of this year’s nominated books in your age category, be sure to vote for your favorite before March 15, 2020.

Buckaroo Nominees (Grades K-3)

Indian Paintbrush Nominees (Grades 4-6)

Soaring Eagle Nominees (Grades 7-12)

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