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+ | |quote=If you have ever wanted to go back in time or wished you could visit the future, if you are curious about the world, or if you are interested in how things work or like to learn new things, these are all reasons why you should want to read. Reading is fascinating. It's full of surprises. And it will take you places you can't get to in any other way. | ||
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- | + | '''Requirement 1b''' There are numerous literary awards. The books that have won the following awards can be found in school libraries: | |
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- | ' | + | *[http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberymedal.cfm Newbery Medal and Newbery Honor] - Awarded annually by a branch of the American Library Association to outstanding children's books (grades 5-8) |
- | + | *[http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/printzaward/Printz.cfm Printz Medal and Printz Honor] - Awarded annually by a branch of the American Library Association to outstanding young adult books (grades 9-12) | |
- | + | *[http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/emiert/cskbookawards/index.cfm Coretta Scott King Award and Honor] - Awarded annually by a branch of the American Library Association to outstanding children's or young adult books written by an African-American author (grades 5-12) | |
- | + | *[http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/belpremedal/index.cfm Pura Belpré Medal and Honor] - Awarded annually by a branch of the American Library Association to oustanding children's or young adult books by a Hispanic-American author (grades 5-12) | |
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- | [http:// | + | *[http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/batchelderaward/batchelderabout Batchelder Award and Honor] - Awarded annually by a branch of the American Library Association to an outstanding children's book translated into English from a foreign language (grades 5-8) |
- | [http:// | + | *[http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/sibertmedal/sibertpast/sibertmedalpast Sibert Medal and Honor] - Awarded annually by a branch of the American Library Association to an outstanding children's or young adult nonfiction informational book (grades 5-12) |
- | [http://www. | + | *[http://www.hbook.com/resources/boston-globe-horn-book-awards/ Boston Globe-Horn Book Award] - Awarded annually by the Horn Book Magazine to outstanding children's or young adult fiction and nonfiction books (grades 5-12) |
- | [http://www. | + | *[http://www.scbwi.org/pages.aspx/golden-kite-award Golden Kite Award] - Awarded annually by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators to outstanding children's fiction and nonfiction books (grades 5-8). |
- | [http://www. | + | *[http://www.scottodell.com/pages/ScottO'DellAwardforHistoricalFiction.aspx Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction] - Awarded annually for an oustanding children's or young adult book of historical fiction (grades 5-12) |
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+ | *[http://www.goldenduck.org/index.php Golden Duck Award] - Awarded for excellence in children's science fiction (grades K-12) | ||
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+ | *[http://www.theedgars.com/edgarsDB/index.php Edgar Award] - Awarded by the Mystery Writers of America to the best mystery, this prize includes categories for Best Juvenile and Best Young Adult mysteries (grades 5 and up) | ||
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+ | *[http://www.mythsoc.org/awards/winners/ Mythopoeic Fantasy Award] - Awarded by the Mythopoeic Society to outstanding fantasy books, this prize includes a Children's category (grades 5 and up) | ||
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+ | *[http://www.cynthialeitichsmith.com/lit_resources/awards/stateawards.html State book awards] - A list of the various state awards for children's and young adult books (grades K-12) | ||
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+ | *[http://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/carnegie/full_list_of_winners.php Carnegie Medal] - Awarded annually by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK) to an outstanding children's or young adult book from Great Britain. Although this is an award from Great Britain, many of these titles are available in the US and can be found in school libraries (grades 5-12) | ||
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- | [http://www.ala.org ALA's Home Page] -- The American Library Association's home page. | + | *[http://homepage.mac.com/mseffie/AP/APtitles.html AP English Literature Reading List] - A list of every reading source that has been on the AP English Literature exam since 1971, complete with dates of inclusion. |
+ | * [http://www.loc.gov/index.html Library of Congress] -- The USA's Library of Congress's home page. | ||
+ | * [http://catalog.loc.gov LoC Online Catalog] -- The USA's Library of Congress's Online catalog. | ||
+ | * [http://dmoz.org/Recreation/Scouting/Organizations/Boy_Scouts_of_America DMOZ directory of Boy Scouts of America sites] -- A good resource for requirement 3b. Lists over 2,600 web sites beneficial to Scouting. | ||
+ | * [http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/newberymedal/newberyhonors/newberymedal.htm ALSC's Newberry Page] -- List of Newberry Medal and Honors books. | ||
+ | * [http://www.teenreads.com Teen Reads Home Page] -- A website entirely devoted to books for teenagers. Great source if you're looking for a certain book, author, or just browsing. | ||
+ | * [http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/alsc.htm ALSC's Home Page] -- The Association for Library Service to Children's home page. | ||
+ | * [http://www.ala.org ALA's Home Page] -- The American Library Association's home page. | ||
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Status: | Elective | |
Created: | 1925 | |
Discontinued: | no | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 095 | |
Requirements revision: | 2004 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2008 |
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“ | If you have ever wanted to go back in time or wished you could visit the future, if you are curious about the world, or if you are interested in how things work or like to learn new things, these are all reasons why you should want to read. Reading is fascinating. It's full of surprises. And it will take you places you can't get to in any other way. | ” |
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Requirement resources
Requirement 1b There are numerous literary awards. The books that have won the following awards can be found in school libraries:
- Newbery Medal and Newbery Honor - Awarded annually by a branch of the American Library Association to outstanding children's books (grades 5-8)
- Printz Medal and Printz Honor - Awarded annually by a branch of the American Library Association to outstanding young adult books (grades 9-12)
- Coretta Scott King Award and Honor - Awarded annually by a branch of the American Library Association to outstanding children's or young adult books written by an African-American author (grades 5-12)
- Pura Belpré Medal and Honor - Awarded annually by a branch of the American Library Association to oustanding children's or young adult books by a Hispanic-American author (grades 5-12)
- Batchelder Award and Honor - Awarded annually by a branch of the American Library Association to an outstanding children's book translated into English from a foreign language (grades 5-8)
- Sibert Medal and Honor - Awarded annually by a branch of the American Library Association to an outstanding children's or young adult nonfiction informational book (grades 5-12)
- Boston Globe-Horn Book Award - Awarded annually by the Horn Book Magazine to outstanding children's or young adult fiction and nonfiction books (grades 5-12)
- Golden Kite Award - Awarded annually by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators to outstanding children's fiction and nonfiction books (grades 5-8).
- Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction - Awarded annually for an oustanding children's or young adult book of historical fiction (grades 5-12)
- Golden Duck Award - Awarded for excellence in children's science fiction (grades K-12)
- Edgar Award - Awarded by the Mystery Writers of America to the best mystery, this prize includes categories for Best Juvenile and Best Young Adult mysteries (grades 5 and up)
- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award - Awarded by the Mythopoeic Society to outstanding fantasy books, this prize includes a Children's category (grades 5 and up)
- State book awards - A list of the various state awards for children's and young adult books (grades K-12)
- Carnegie Medal - Awarded annually by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK) to an outstanding children's or young adult book from Great Britain. Although this is an award from Great Britain, many of these titles are available in the US and can be found in school libraries (grades 5-12)
Related awards
Personal development-related awards
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Hobby-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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External links
- AP English Literature Reading List - A list of every reading source that has been on the AP English Literature exam since 1971, complete with dates of inclusion.
- Library of Congress -- The USA's Library of Congress's home page.
- LoC Online Catalog -- The USA's Library of Congress's Online catalog.
- DMOZ directory of Boy Scouts of America sites -- A good resource for requirement 3b. Lists over 2,600 web sites beneficial to Scouting.
- ALSC's Newberry Page -- List of Newberry Medal and Honors books.
- Teen Reads Home Page -- A website entirely devoted to books for teenagers. Great source if you're looking for a certain book, author, or just browsing.
- ALSC's Home Page -- The Association for Library Service to Children's home page.
- ALA's Home Page -- The American Library Association's home page.