The Bluestem Award: Illinois' Grades 3-5 Readers' Choice Award
The Bluestem Award is designed for students in grades 3-5 who are ready for longer titles than found on the Monarch list. Named in honor of Big Bluestem which is the state prairie grass, the award may include both timeless classics and current titles, as well as books that have appeared on Monarch and Rebecca Caudill lists.
At TVMS, students in 4th grade currently participate in the program. Students vote for their favorite book in the spring. The list of nominated books can be found at this link. Not all books listed are available at Tri-Valley Schools.
The Bluestem Award is designed for students in grades 3-5 who are ready for longer titles than found on the Monarch list. Named in honor of Big Bluestem which is the state prairie grass, the award may include both timeless classics and current titles, as well as books that have appeared on Monarch and Rebecca Caudill lists.
At TVMS, students in 4th grade currently participate in the program. Students vote for their favorite book in the spring. The list of nominated books can be found at this link. Not all books listed are available at Tri-Valley Schools.