Show Me Award Nominees

The 2013-2014 Show Me Award Nominees have been announced.  Each year, Missouri schoolchildren in grades 1-3 vote for their favorite book from a list of nominated titles. The Show Me Award is awarded to the author of this book by the Missouri Association of School Librarians. Enjoy this year's selection of nominees. More information about the nominees and the Show Me Award is available on the Show Me page.

Painter and Ugly written and illustrated by Robert Blake

Willow and the Snow Day Dance by Denise Brennann Nelson, illustrated by Cyd Moore

Peanut Butter and Homework Sandwiches by Lisa Broadie Cook, illustrated by Jack E. Davis

The Day Dirk Yeller Came to Town by Mary Casanova, illustrated by Ard Hoyt

Princess Kim and Too Much Truth written and illustrated by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Charlie the Ranch Dog by Ree Drummond, illustrated by Diane deGroat

Grandpa's Tractor written and illustrated by Michael Garland

Three Hens and a Peacock by Lester Laminack, illustrated by Henry Cole

A Book for Black-Eyed Susan by Judy Young, illustrated by Doris Ettinger

A Pet for Miss Wright by Judy Young, illustrated by Andrea Wesson