Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Program

The Louisiana Young Readers' Choice program was founded in 1999 by the State Library of Louisiana.  The purpose of the program is to foster a love of reading in the children of Louisiana by motivating them to participate in the recognition of outstanding books. Now entering its 19th year, the program continues to encourage Louisiana’s youth to read for pleasure.  Students are invited to read at least 3 of the 12 books below to particpate in our EOMS Louisiana Young Readers’ Program.  

2020-2021 LYRC 6-8^th Grade Nominated Title List

1. Benefits of Being an Octopus, The by Ann Braden
2. Boy Bites Bug by Rebecca Petruck
3. City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab
4. Game Changer by Tommy Greenwald
5. Love Like Sky by Leslie C. Youngblood
6. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish by Pablo Cartaya
7. Night Diary, The by Veera Hiranandani
8. Serpent's Secret, The (Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond #1) by Sayantani DasGupta
9. Small Spaces by Katherine Arden
10. So Done by Paula Chase
11. Storm Runner, The (A Storm Runner Novel, Book 1) by J.C. Cervantes
12. Tight by Torrey Maldonado