View the MSBA website at the Maine Library Association for more information on the Maine Student Book Award.

Introducing the 2025-26 Maine Student Book Award Nominees

If you like Fantasy:
           

If you like Science Fiction:
   

If you like Graphic Novels:
   

If you like Horror:
   

If you like Mysteries:
 

If you like Historical Fiction:
   

If you like Realistic Stories:
         

If you like Funny Stories:
 

If you like Non-fiction:
           

For Teens:
     

Calling all 4th – 8th Graders! From fantasy to realistic fiction, there are a lot of choices.

What is the Maine State Book Award?
Teachers and librarians nominate the books. Kids read, then vote for their favorite story.
Here’s how it works:

·   Be in 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade.

·   Read three or more books from the list.