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The Utah Beehive Book Awards are organized by the Children’s Literature Association of Utah (CLAU). Each year, this award program aims to motivate young readers by allowing the children and students of Utah to vote on their favourite books in various categories. Categories typically include fiction, nonfiction, and picture books. Winners are chosen based on the votes submitted by the young readers themselves. The award is designed to inspire a love for reading by empowering children to actively participate in the selection process.[1]
This award program typically features a list of nominated books selected by librarians and educators based on popularity and literary quality. The voting process allows students to read the nominated titles and cast votes, making them active participants in determining the best books. The winners are announced annually based on the tally of these votes.[citation needed]
In addition to motivating young readers, the Beehive Award also helps libraries and schools by showcasing recommended reading lists that align with children’s interests and needs. The awards have expanded over the years to include not only young readers but also younger children through picture book categories.[2]
Name
editThe Utah Beehive Book Award is named after Utah’s state symbol, the beehive, which represents hard work, community, and industriousness. The beehive was chosen as Utah’s symbol because of its historical significance, referencing the early Mormon settlers who viewed themselves as industrious workers building a new society. The award reflects these values by celebrating literature that inspires and engages young readers, motivating them to become active participants in the reading community. The name encapsulates the spirit of collaboration and effort, similar to how bees work together in a hive, encouraging children to explore the world of books through collective participation.[2][3]
Winners
edit| Year | Book | Author | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ramona and Her Father | Beverly Cleary | |
by
1981 Eddie’s Menagerie by Carolyn Haywood
1982 Superfudge by Judy Blume
1983 Chocolate Touch by Patrick Catling
1984 Lost in the Devil’s Desert by Gloria Skurzynski
1985 Stone Fox by John R. Gardiner
1986 Me and the Weirdos by Jane Sutton
1987 Skinnybones by Barbara Park
1988 Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn
1989 Trapped in Death Cave by Bill Wallace
1990 This Island Isn’t Big Enough for the Four of Us! by Gery Greer and Robert Ruddick
1991 Matilda by Roald Dahl
1992 There’s a Boy in the Girl’s Bathroom by Louis Sachar
1993 The Dead Man in Indian Creek by Mary Downing Hahn
1994 Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher by Bruce Coville
1995 Ghosts of Mercy Manor by Betty Ren Wright
1996 Time for Andrew by Mary Downing Hahn
1997 Watchdog and the Coyotes by Bill Wallace
1998 Someone Was Watching by David Patneaude
1999 Earthquake Terror by Peg Kehret [4]
References
edit- ^ "Utah Beehive Book Awards". Utah Beehive Book Awards. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ a b "Utah Beehive Award Books | American Fork, UT - Official Website". www.americanfork.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ "Beehive Book Awards | Utah State Library Division". library.utah.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ "Past Winners & Nominees". Utah Beehive Book Awards. Retrieved 2024-10-04.