Eligibility of Books
Suggestions for LYRC/LTRC Titles
We welcome suggestions for books to be considered for the nominated lists that are apropriate for students in grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. The deadline to suggest titles is March 1st of the year in which they will be considered. For example, titles with an original U.S. publication in 2021 will be considered for the 2023-2024 Nominated Title List. The deadline to suggest a title for the 2023-2024 list is March 1, 2022. The ballots of 2023-2024 titles will be announced in fall of 2022.
Anyone may suggest a title to be considered by the committee. Please include the title, author, publisher and copyright date of your suggestion. Publishers are welcome to send review copies to be read and considered by the committee.
Send suggestions to Jamie Hebert jhebert@slol.lib.la.us
Books may be mailed to:
Jamie Hebert
State Library of Louisiana
701 North 4th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802