SD73 Sagebrush Book Awards
Program Overview
The SD73 Sagebrush Book Awards - a Library Learning Commons reading motivation program - was proudly created and introduced by SD73 Teacher Librarians in 2021. The program is geared toward elementary school students. Note: Participation is not mandatory. Selected by a committee of Teacher-librarians, the shortlisted 8 fiction and 8 picture books represent a variety of styles and reading abilities. Students are encouraged to read or listen to as many of these books as possible and vote for their favourite title in May 2024. |
Program Goals
- to inspire and motivate elementary students to read a diverse range of picture books and novels
- to encourage learners to see themselves and learn about other perspectives
- to encourage students to think about the books they read
- to share their opinions and vote for their favorites
- to foster a joy of reading by sharing books from our library learning commons collections
Selection Criteria
Each year, 8 picture books & 8 novels will be selected. To be nominated for the SD73 Sagebrush Book Awards, books should:
Note: An effort will be made to select books published within 3 years of the program year. |
Selection Committee
The Selection Committee reads, reviews, and recommends books that meet the selection criteria and are deemed to be the best available titles for a given year. Committee members are practicing SD73 Teacher-librarians, who have a passion for spreading the joy of reading.
The Selection Committee reads, reviews, and recommends books that meet the selection criteria and are deemed to be the best available titles for a given year. Committee members are practicing SD73 Teacher-librarians, who have a passion for spreading the joy of reading.
SD73 Program Delivery
Teacher-librarians will encourage their school community to read the suggested titles and vote for their favourite. To be eligible to vote, a student must read or listen to any number of the nominated books. In late spring, students will cast votes for the book that they enjoyed the most. Votes will be tallied by the committee and the book which receives the most student votes will be officially designated the SD73 Sagebrush Book Award winner! Following this announcement, school celebrations may take many forms, such as library book donations, author talks, literacy extension projects, or inserting book plates. Past winners will be archived on the SD73 Sagebrush Book Awards website.
Teacher-librarians will encourage their school community to read the suggested titles and vote for their favourite. To be eligible to vote, a student must read or listen to any number of the nominated books. In late spring, students will cast votes for the book that they enjoyed the most. Votes will be tallied by the committee and the book which receives the most student votes will be officially designated the SD73 Sagebrush Book Award winner! Following this announcement, school celebrations may take many forms, such as library book donations, author talks, literacy extension projects, or inserting book plates. Past winners will be archived on the SD73 Sagebrush Book Awards website.