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"The more that you read, the more things you will know.
The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."
- Dr. Seuss

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The Blue Spruce Award™ is a provincial primary reading program which brings recently published Canadian children's picture books to Ontario children ages 4 to 7 in kindergarten through to grade two. For many children, this is their first introduction to the world of books; it is a very exciting time for everyone.

The students will peruse 10nominated Canadian picture books and then vote for their favourite book. Based on student voting across the province, the best picture book is then selected and the author/illustrator is honoured with the Blue Spruce Award™.

The goals of the Blue Spruce Award™ program are:

• to promote reading for enjoyment and information among primary students
• to make students aware of quality Canadian picture books including Canadian authors and illustrators
• to develop the student's skill in evaluating a picture book based on story, text and pictures
• to provide opportunities for students to discuss the picture books in an authentic manner

BLUE SPRUCE AWARD™: Information/Sites

• Committees: 2009 Steering Group / 2009 Selection Committee
  
• Blue Spruce Award™ Selection Committee:
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Application Form
• 2009 Blue Spruce Award™ Steering Group: see 'committees' above
  • Application Form
• For Author/Illustrators only

SPONSORS

S&B Books Ltd. is the official wholesaler for the BLUE SPRUCE AWARD™ reading program. The company's ongoing support and dedication to the Blue Spruce Award™ program allows the OLA to continue to offer such a service to our members. Please consider S&B Books when purchasing titles for the reading program.