Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award

Established 1987 in honor of the children's writer Rebecca Caudill, a longtime resident of Urbana, Illinois. Chosen by grade 4-8 students in Illinois schools, from a list of nominees. Nominated books are chosen for their literary merit and child-appeal. They must have been published within the past 5 years, and be in print.

• 1998 Nominees

• 1997 - Barbara Robinson. The Best School Year Ever
  • 1997 Nominees
• 1996 - Lois Lowry. The Giver
  • 1996 Nominees
• 1995 -- Caroline Cooney. Flight #116 Is Down
• 1994 -- Phyllis Naylor. Shiloh
• 1993 -- Jerry Spinelli. Maniac Magee
• 1992 -- Lois Lowry. Number the Stars
• 1991 -- Roald Dahl. Matilda
• 1990 -- Mary Hahn. Wait Till Helen Comes
• 1989 -- Betty Ren Wright. The Dollhouse Murders
• 1988 -- Lynn Reid Banks. The Indian in the Cupboard