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Operation Literacy presents
Teen Reader's Choice Awards 2027
The Only National Book Award Decided by Teens!
The Teen Readers' Choice Awards inspires teens to read more and discover new authors by highlighting favorite books of the past two years. This award is decided by teens.
Each year, the award celebrates the diversity, challenges, beauty, and growth that comes from being an adolescent, and the books and authors who have made an impact on young readers.
Award Details
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Ages 13-19 are eligible to nominate and vote in the award selections.
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Eligible titles must have been published in 2025 or 2026.
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There is no limit to the number of books that are allowed to be nominated.
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When the initial voting ends, each category will be narrowed down to five finalists.
Nominations accepted:
July 31 - August 28, 2026
Finalists Announced:
September 10, 2026
Final voting opens:
September 15 - 30, 2026
The Teen Readers’ Choice Awards winners will be announced at the Book Ball Event in Salt Lake City on February 5, 2027, in conjunction with StoryCon. Teen Readers' Choice Awards is an Operation Literacy program.
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