Books in California Young Reader Medal - Picture Books for Older Readers
This is the Picture Books for Older Readers category of the California Young Reader Medal, a student-voted award. It honors sophisticated picture books, often biographies and true stories about courage, kindness, and history (e.g., Emmanuel's Dream, Each Kindness, Sergeant Reckless). Best for students in grades 4-8 and classroom read-alouds.
2023
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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This Way, Charlie | Caron Levis | Winner | Log In To Like |
2022
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Skydiving Beavers | Susan Wood | Winner | Log In To Like |
2021
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Sergeant Reckless | Patricia McCormick | Winner | Log In To Like |
2020
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Her Right Foot | Dave Eggers | 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 | Winner | Log In To Like |
2018
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Barbed Wire Baseball | Marissa Moss | Winner | Log In To Like |
2017
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Each Kindness | Jacqueline Woodson | 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 | 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 | 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 | Brian Dennis | Winner | Log In To Like |
2012
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Henry's Freedom Box | Ellen Levine | Winner | Log In To Like |
2011
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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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 | 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 | Winner | Log In To Like |
2007
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Cats in Krasinski Square | Karen Hesse | Winner | Log In To Like |
2006
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Boxes for Katje | Candace Fleming | 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 |