The Sunshine State Young Readers' Award program presents a
group of 15 books chosen each year by acommittee of Florida librarians.
They are chosen for their quality and appeal, and represent some
of the best in children's literature today.

Kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd graders are encouraged to read at
least 3 of the books, so they can vote for their favorite.
Every year, the author of the book with the most statewide
votes is presented with the Sunshine State Young Readers' Award.