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NCASL sponsors two programs for students, aimed at promoting a love of reading and familiarity with the best in literature for young people—Battle of the Books, and the North Carolina Children's Book Award. 

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
This program is for middle school students, grades 6-8. Students at participating schools read books from a list established by NCASL's Battle committee, and then compete in quiz bowl-style tournaments to test their knowledge of these books.
CLICK HERE FOR THE 2000-2001 BATTLE OF THE BOOKS LIST.

THE NORTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD
This program is sponsored by NCASL and the Children’s Services Section of the North Carolina Library Association. The award is designed to encourage elementary students to read the works of excellent writers for children, to promote a love of reading, and to recognize the books and authors that children enjoy reading.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE NOMINEES FOR 2000-2001.

NC BOOK AWARD WINNERS FOR 1999-2000:
Picture Book Category
GHOST OF SIFTY SIFTY SAM by Angela Shelf Medearis
Junior Book Category
CRASH by Jerry Spinelli

More than 115,000 votes were cast in the picture book category, and more 23,600 were cast in the junior book category!

To view activities related to these books and to find additional information, please visit the NC Children's Book Award page maintained by the Rowan County Public Library at the following address:
http://www.lib.co.rowan.nc.us/KidsStuff/html/bookaward.htm/book_award_1999.html