The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award is an annual award given to the author of the book voted most outstanding by children in grades four through eight in participating Illinois schools. The award is named in honor of Rebecca Caudill who lived and wrote in Urbana, Illinois, for nearly 50 years. The award is given in recognition for her literary talent and the universal appeal of her books which have touched the hearts of many children and young adults.
The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Evaluator's Committee is responsible for the selection of the 20 books on each year's Master List. Students, teachers, school library media specialists, and public librarians may nominate outstanding books for children and young people.
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