Land Of Enchantment Book Award

The Land of Enchantment Book Award is designed to encourage the youth of New Mexico to read outstanding books of literary quality. A committee sponsored by the New Mexico Library Association, the New Mexico Council of the International Reading Association and the New Mexico State Library selects three lists of books--Picture Book, Children's, and Young Adult. In April, New Mexico youth read at least three books from one of these lists and vote on their favorite.

2012-2013 Winners Are:
 

Picture Book Winner: The Dog Who Loved Tortillas by Benjamin Alire Saenz, illustrated by Geronimo Garcia

Children's Winner: The Strange Case of Origami Yoda  by Tom Angleberger.

Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper

For summaries, reading suggestions, and teaching ideas on all of the books on this year's reading list visit the BookTalks page on Mackin Books' website.

Criteria for Selection

Committee members are library and education professionals who work with children and young adults and volunteer their time to read over 100 titles annually. Criteria for selection of the master lists include the following:

• Written by an author living in the United States.
• Copyright within five years of award date.
• Literary quality and favorable reviews.
• Interest, appeal, and developmental levels for students in grades 3-9.

We are currently reading for our 2014-2015 list.

If you are interested in nominating a book for consideration or if you are interested in joining the committee, please send your suggestions to loebookaward@yahoo.com