Rebecca Caudill is a state-wide program in which children in grades 4 through 8 choose their favorite book from a list of 20 nominated books. The purposes of this award are to encourage students in grades 4-8 to read for personal satisfaction, to develop a statewide awareness of outstanding literature for young people, to promote a desire for literacy, and to encourage cooperation among Illinois agencies providing educational and library service to young people. The nominated books were suggested by students and teachers. A committee of teachers and librarians develops the list of nominations for the year. The Spring Brook LMC promotes and participates in voting for the annual Rebecca Caudill Award.
In September/October, Miss Hoyle, LMC Director booktalks the Caudill list to familiarize and excite Spring Brook's 4th and 5th graders with the new titles every year. Students who have read or heard at least 3 of the 20 titles will be able to vote for their favorite nominated book in February. Many of the Rebecca Caudill books from the master list are available for check out in the Spring Brook LMC. Of course, these titles are always available at the public library or your favorite bookstore. We will also have some of the titles available at the fall book fair. The winning book is announced in March. Students will use an interactive bulletin board in the LMC to keep track of the nominee titles they are reading.
More information about the Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award and the current master list can be found at the program's website:http://www.rcyrba.org/
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