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The Abraham Lincoln Award Promotional Reading Program

The Abraham Lincoln Award Promotional Reading Program.

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The Abraham Lincoln Award Promotional Reading Program

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  1. The Abraham Lincoln AwardPromotional Reading Program “The Abraham Lincoln Award is awarded annually to the author of the book voted as most outstanding by participating students in grades nine through twelve in Illinois. The award is named for Abraham Lincoln, one of Illinois' most famous residents and himself an avid reader and noted author. The award is sponsored by the Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA).” (islma.org) “The Abraham Lincoln Award is designed to encourage high school students to read for personal satisfaction and become familiar with authors of young adult and adult books.” (islma.org)

  2. Abraham Lincoln Book Award Nominees—2012 After  --  Amy Efaw   Speak     2010Beastly --  Alex FlinnHarperTeen     2008Before I Die  --  Jenny Downham*  David Fickling       2009Carter Finally Gets It  --  Brent Crawford  Hyperion       2010Columbine --  Dave Cullen    Twelve      2010The Compound  --  S.A. Bodeen    Square Fish      2009Flash Burnout --  L.K. Madigan    Houghton Mifflin Harcourt     2010Ghosts of War  --  Ryan Smithson      Harpercollins         2010Going Bovine  --  Libba Bray  *     Random House      2010How to Build a House  --  Dana Reinhardt    Wendy Lamb       2009If I Stay  --  Gayle Forman      Speak         2010The Looking Glass Wars  --  Frank Beddor*     Speak        2007Love is the Higher Law  --  David Levithan*       Knopf          2010The Maze Runner  --  James DashnerDelacorte        2010Mexican White Boy  --  Matt de la Pena        Delacorte       2010Reality Check  --  Peter Abrahams      HarperTeen        2010Shiver  --  Maggie Stiefvater     Scholastic        2010Story of a Girl  --  Sara Zarr       Little, Brown      2008Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines  --  Nic SheffAtheneum       2008Why I Fight  --  J. Adams Oaks        Atheneum         2010Wish You Were Dead  --  Todd StrasserEgmontUSA          2010World War Z  --  Max Brooks 

  3. So, what do I have to do? • After listening to the book talks about the book nominees for 2012. Write down at least 3 books you are interested in reading. • With each book you read complete a book certificate form (see attached) and submit your name into a weekly prize drawing. • After reading 4 books you are eligible to vote for your favorite book (come see your librarians for more details about voting). Timeframe: • Reading period for 2012 Award – March, 2011 - February 29, 2012 • Official Vote Reporting Form due - February 29, 2012 • Announcement of 2012 winner - March, 2012

  4. AND... What’s in it for me? • With each book you read complete a book certificate form with your librarian’s signature and submit your name into a weekly prize drawing. Every Friday a winner will be announced during the daily announcements. Come to the library to claim your prize!! The winner is allowed to choose one clothing item from the Normal West school store (sponsored by NW Booster Club). • 5 books = get a Lincoln $5.00! In addition, after reading 4 books you are eligible to vote for your favorite book through the ISLMA website. Votes are due by Feb. 29th! • READ ALL 22 TITLES ON THE ABE AWARD MASTER LIST = A READ poster will be made on your behalf featuring you with your favorite ABE book. In addition, receive a $25 Visa gift card. You are now an official member of the Abe’s Double Deuces!

  5. THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT _______________________________________________________ HAS READ ___________________ (# of books read) Titles of books: BOOKS FROM THE MASTER LIST FOR THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN ILLINOIS H. S. BOOK AWARD 2012 SPONSORED BY THE ILLINOIS SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA ASSOCIATION _____________________________________________________ LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST ***Please provide a brief Review about your book on the back of this form. Why would you/wouldn’t you recommend this book to someone else?

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