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[John Brock]

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Monday, May 7, 2007 
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The Youth Services Section and the School Library Media Section of the New York Library Association are proud to announce the 15 finalists for both the
second annual 3 Apples Book Award, New York State Children's Choice Award and the 
first annual Teen 3 Apples Book Award, New York State's Teen Choice Award. 

Children across New York State have nominated the following titles:

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
The BFG by Roald Dahl
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
Eldest by Christopher Paolini
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J. K. Rowling
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Holes by Louis Sachar
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

Teens across New York State have nominated the following titles:

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
A Child Called "It" by David Pelzer
The Clique by Lisi Harrison
Eldest by Christopher Paolini
Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Heat by Mike Lupica
Holes by Louis Sachar
My Brother Sam Is Dead by James Collier
            The Outsiders by S.E.Hinton
            Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman
            Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
            The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke
            Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
            
We would like to thank all those school and public librarians, children and teens that participated in the nomination process for these exciting children and teen choice awards. 

All New York State children in grades 3-6 (ages 8-12) and New York State teens in grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up), even those that did not participate in the nomination process, are encouraged to read or listen to at least 3 of these nominated titles before the voting begins January 1, 2008.

For more information about this award, please visit our website: http://www.3applesbookaward.org/ 

The 3 Apples Book Award is a joint program of the Youth Services (YSS) and
the School Library Media (SLMS) Sections of the New York Library Association.

Sue Rokos
Assistant Director/Youth Services Consultant
Mohawk Valley Library System
858 Duanesburg Rd.
Schenectady, NY  12306
518-355-2010, ext. 226; fax 518-355-0674
srokos at mvls.info 

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