Rebecca Caudill
The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award
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 five through eight in participating Illinois schools.
The award is named in honor of Rebecca Caudill who lived and wrote in Urbana, Illinois, for nearly 50 years. The award is given in recognition for her literary talent and the universal appeal of her books which have touched the hearts of many children and young adults.
Any school in Illinois with students enrolled in any of the grades four through eight and agreeing to meet the requirements may participate in the program. Any public library in Illinois serving students in grades four through eight (from schools that are not registered to participate) and agreeing to meet the requirements, may participate in the program.
AISLE and RCYRBA are pleased to announce that the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award is now an official AISLE Readers’ Choice Award. Starting with the 2027 master list, the Caudill Award titles are selected for Illinois readers in grades 5-8.
2027 Award Year
- 2027 Rebecca Caudill Award Master List
- Registration is closed until April.