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Welcome to the Prairie Learning Center
The Monarch is designed to encourage children to read critically and become familiar with children's books, authors and illustrators. The program is open to all K-3 age children in Illinois.
This award is designed for students in grades 3-5. Named in honor of Big Bluestem which is the state prairie grass, the award may include both timeless classics and current titles, as well as books that have appeared on Monarch and Rebecca Caudill lists.
The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award is an annual award given to the author of the book voted most outstanding by students in grades 4th-8th in participating Illinois schools.
Click on the pictures above to see the
2023 Award Winning Children's Books
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