Oregon Spirit Book AwardWinner

Given by Oregon Council of Teachers of English (OCTE)

52 Works 459 Books 31 Reviews 4.1
Established in 2005, the Oregon Spirit Book Award is given yearly to the author of a distinguished contribution to children’s literature or young adult literature that engages and encourages show more readers’ imagination, discovery, and understanding, reflecting the spirit and values held by Oregonians. Priority to texts that present: Respectful portrayals of diverse populations Tolerance of various individual and cultural perspectives Peaceful, innovative, and equitable solutions of conflicts Respect for ecosystems and environmental sustainability Eligibility: Books published in the U.S. in a calendar year, January to December are eligible for the award the following year. (Self-published books will not be considered.) Oregon author. All formats of books are eligible: picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, and electronic books. Both fiction and nonfiction in any genre. English is one of the languages. There may be up to three awards each year, maximum of one winner from each of three categories as follows: Picture Books (PK-grade 3) Middle Reader (grades 4-7) Young Adult (grades 8-12) Graphic Novel In addition, up to two honor books may be named in each category. If submissions warrant, special category winners may be designated in other genres such as nonfiction or graphic novels. Note that there may be some overlap in age/grade categories. We currently have five members on the review committee. show less
Stages:
All, Winner (52), Honor (48)
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Years:
All, 2022 (6), 2017 (5), 2016 (7), 2015 (4), 2014 (5), 2013 (5), 2012 (5), 2011 (4), 2010 (4), 2008 (3), 2007 (2), 2006 (1), 2005 (1)

Winner 52

WorkCategoryYear
Little Monarchs by Jonathan CaseDebut2022
Growing Pangs by Kathryn OrmsbeeGraphic2022
Dream, Annie, Dream by Waka T. BrownMiddle Readers2022
The Deadliest Fires Then and Now by Deborah HopkinsonNonfiction/Informational Text2022
Pig and Horse and the Something Scary by Zoey AbbottPicture Books2022
A Wilderness of Stars by Shea ErnshawYoung Adult2022
The Tragically True Adventures of Kit Donovan by Patricia BaileyDebut2017
Star Scouts by Mike LawrenceGraphic Novels2017
Snow & Rose by Emily Winfield MartinMiddle Readers2017
Giant Pants by Mark FearingPicture Books2017
This Mortal Coil by Emily SuvadaYoung Adult2017
Oregon Reads Aloud: A Collection of 25 Children's Stories by Oregon Authors and Illustrators by S.M.A.R.T.Anthology2016
The Great Pet Escape (Pets on the Loose!) by Victoria JamiesonGraphic Novels2016
Roller Girl by Victoria JamiesonGraphic Novels2016
The Turn of the Tide by Rosanne ParryMiddle Readers2016
Brave Like Me by Barbara KerleyNon-Fiction2016
Leave Me Alone! by Vera BrosgolPicture Books2016
The Girl I Used to Be by April HenryYoung Adult2016
Jasper and Willie: Wildfire (Ranger Rider Series) by Bryn FlemingMiddle Readers2015
Courage & Defiance: Stories of Spies, Saboteurs, and Survivors in World War II Denmark by Deborah HopkinsonNon-Fiction2015
With a Friend by Your Side by Barbara KerleyPicture Books2015
Zeroboxer by Fonda LeeYoung Adult2015
Muddy Max: The Mystery of Marsh Creek by Elizabeth RuschGraphic Novels2014
Absolutely Truly by Heather Vogel FrederickMiddle Readers2014
A Home for Mr. Emerson by Barbara KerleyNon-Fiction2014
The Orchestra Pit by Johanna WrightPicture Books2014
Hunt for the Bamboo Rat by Graham SalisburyYoung Adult2014
SMASH: Trial by Fire by Chris A. BoltonGraphic Novels2013
The Great Trouble: A Mystery of London, the Blue Death, and a Boy Called Eel by Deborah HopkinsonMiddle Readers2013
Electrical Wizard: How Nikola Tesla Lit Up the World by Elizabeth RuschNon-Fiction2013
Knit Your Bit: A World War I Story by Deborah HopkinsonPicture Books2013
In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat WintersYoung Adult2013
Earthling! by Mark FearingGraphic Novels2012
The Secret Chicken Society by Judy CoxMiddle Readers2012
The Mighty Mars Rovers: The Incredible Adventures of Spirit and Opportunity by Elizabeth RuschNon-Fiction2012
Auntie Yang's Great Soybean Picnic by Ginnie LoPicture Books2012
The Raft by S.A. BodeenYoung Adult2012
Second Fiddle by Rosanne ParryMiddle Readers2011
Drawing from Memory by Allen SayNon-Fiction2011
The Big Wish by Carolyn ConahanPicture Books2011
Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini TaylorYoung Adult2011
Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven by Graham SalisburyMiddle Readers2010
The Extraordinary Mark Twain (According To Susy) by Barbara KerleyNon-Fiction2010
Joha Makes a Wish: A Middle Eastern Tale by Eric A. KimmelPicture Books2010
Harmonic Feedback by Tara KellyYoung Adult2010
Listening for Crickets by David GifaldiMiddle Readers2008
Erika-San by Allen SayPicture Books2008
A Tugging String: A Novel About Growing Up During the Civil Rights Era by David T. GreenbergYoung Adult2008
The Great Texas Hamster Drive by Eric A. KimmelPicture Books2007
Elephant Run by Roland SmithYoung Adult2007
Alphabet of Dreams by Susan Fletcher2006
Luba: The Angel of Bergen-Belsen by Luba Tryszynska-Frederick2005

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