The Iowa Children’s Choice Award books for 2026 – 2027 are here! What is the Children’s Choice Award? It is a unique award sponsored by the Iowa Association of School Librarians that gives children the opportunity to choose its recipient. Young readers may also suggest books for the yearly reading list.

The purpose of the award is to encourage children to read more and better books; to encourage children to discriminate in choosing worthwhile books; to provide an avenue for positive dialogue between teachers, parents, librarians and children about books and authors; and to recognize those who write quality books for children. Books qualifying for the master reading list are those written by American authors within the last five years.

These books are on display in the Children’s Room and are noted with a Children’s Choice sticker and bookmark. There is a list of titles on display since some books may be checked out when you come. You can also take a list of titles with you to help you keep track as you read them.

Cole Library is located on the south side of Cornell campus up Library Lane. So get involved, get reading- and vote for your favorite!