by Northern Dawn Awards | Aug 9, 2026 | Touching Grass
Touching Grass Middle-Grade Book of the Year! Touching Grass Author: Kristy Jackson Illustrator: Rhael McGregor Publisher: HarperCollins Originally popularized as gaming slang, “touch grass” now reflects a broader idea: taking a break from screens to reconnect with...
by Northern Dawn Awards | Aug 1, 2026 | Tonight is Krampus Night
Tonight is Krampus Night!– 2025 NLBA Picture Book of the Year Tonight is Krampus Night! Author: Kyle Sullivan Illustrator: Zoe Persico Publisher: Hazy Dell Press Sometimes the stories that seem the scariest are the ones that bring us together. As a school librarian,...
by Northern Dawn Awards | Jul 27, 2026 | Flora and the Jazzers
Flora and the Jazzers– 2025 NLBA Picture Book of the Year! Picture Book of the Year Flora and the Jazzers Author/Illustrator: Astrid Sheckels Publisher: Waxwing Books Sometimes the voice we are meant to share is the one we fear no one will hear. Flora and the...
by Northern Dawn Awards | Jun 6, 2025 | Tig
Tig, a middle grade novel by Heather Smith, is a beautifully written story that tugs at the heartstrings and fills you with empathy for every character. Exploring themes of addiction and family bonds, it’s an essential addition to any collection that aims to nurture...
by Northern Dawn Awards | May 6, 2025 | Hidden Hope
2024 NLBA Picture Book of the Year! Hidden Hope: How a Toy and a Hero Saved Lives During the Holocaust “Today you will certainly find it foolish to risk your life. But at that time, everything, every little rebellion was important.” —Judith Geller Hidden Hope: How a...
