Young Reader’s Choice Award History
Since 1940 young readers in the Pacific Northwest have been participating in the Young Reader’s Choice Award (YRCA). The award was established in 1940 by Harry Hartman, a Seattle bookseller, who believed every student should have an opportunity to select a book that gives him or her pleasure. The Young Reader’s Choice Award is sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Library Association and continues to be the longest-running children’s choice book award. It is also the only international award with young readers in both the United States and Canada participating in the program.
YRCA State and Provincial Representatives:
- Alaska – Amelia Jenkins
- Alberta – Jocie Wilson (YRCA Chair)
- British Columbia – Jenny Zhang
- Idaho – Vacant
- Montana – Pam Carlton
- Washington – Jane López-Santillana
For questions or inquiries about YRCA please email yrcachair@gmail.com
- The YRCA team is seeking nominations for YRCA 2024. Nominations can be submitted between Oct 15 – Nov 15, 2022. All nominees must have been published in 2021 in order to qualify for YRCA 2024. There are two ways you can submit nominees this year:
- Our new form (for single title nominations)
- A list or spreadsheet of nominations can be emailed to yrcachair@gmail.com
Do you have more questions? Check out our FAQ page or email yrcachair@gmail.com
- YRCA Voting
- YRCA 2024 Nominees
- YRCA 2023 Winners
- YRCA FAQ
- YRCA Resources
- Past YRCA Winners