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Minnesota Youth Reading Awards

Welcome to Minnesota Youth Reading Awards!

This is the home of the Maud Hart Lovelace and Star of the North Book awards.

Upcoming events

  • 2023-2024 MYRA Winners & Reveal Event

    • Saturday, April 22, 2023
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Virtual Event
    Register


    Save the date for the Minnesota Youth Reading Awards Announcement Party!

    Join us via our Facebook Live on Saturday, April 22, 2 pm, for the live results of the 2022-2023 Maud Hart Lovelace and Star of the North awards. You will also be the first to discover next year’s nominees and hear from special mystery guests. Prizes are happening, too.

    Will your favorite book win? What titles will be up for next year’s award? Don’t miss this exclusive chance to find out! 

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Voting is now open through March 31

   What's MYRA?

It is Minnesota Youth Reading Awards' (MYRA's) purpose to administer yearly "read and vote" awards programs, providing nominee titles that offer opportunities for Minnesota youth to see themselves and others in the pages, to make new connections, and to engage and enjoy the world of reading.

Proudly 100% volunteer powered! Connecting Minnesota youth to amazing books for 40 years.

Why Join MYRA?

  • Access to voting privileges for both the Maud Hart Lovelace AND the Star of the North Book Awards for one site
  • Member-only resources and goodies

  • Summer packet of items including posters, bookmarks and more from our sponsors

  • Updates throughout the year about events and resources related to the current nominees

Learn more and join today!

Minnesota students have voted.. the 2022 Youth Reading Award winners are:


Our MN Reading Award Announcement Party from Saturday April, 30 was a success!
Watch the party video above to hear from our mystery guests.

Take a peek at the 2022 voting results and 2023 nominees under the MHL & SOTN navigation tabs.

Thanks to all the MYRA volunteers who helped to put on a great show.

Thanks to our sponsors! Mackin Educational Services, Follett Library Services, MELSA Metro Public Libraries, and the Red Balloon Bookshop.

Thanks to the Mystery Guests: 

  • Hudda Ibrahim
  • Denise K. Lajimodiere and Angela Erdich
  • Phyllis Root
  • Margi Preus
  • Rebecca K. S. Ansari

Remember to renew your MEMBERSHIP and tell others about the benefits of MYRA:

Volunteer With MYRA!

We are always needing assistance with MYRA activities throughout the year.

Please email president@myrahome.org if you are interested in joining our organization! MYRA cannot function without our great volunteers, from board members, selection committee members and readers.

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