Library Development
Contact:
South Dakota State Library
MacKay Building
800 Governors Dr.
Pierre, SD 57501
1-605-773-3131
1-605-773-6962 (FAX)
1-800-423-6665
(SD Only)
Hours: Mon-Fri
8 am - 5 pm CT
7 am - 4 pm MT
Public Libraries (Library Development) | Young Adult Services | Words to Chill By
Words to Chill By
Book Awards
YARP: South Dakota Teen Choice Book Award
Each year the Young Adult Reading Program (YARP) Committee of the South Dakota Library Association publishes a list to promote quality literature and to help South Dakota teachers and librarians in selecting and promoting books for adolescents. The books are selected from among the many young adult and adult books that have received positive reviews by national reviewing periodicals.
Coretta Scott King Book Awards 
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards annually recognize outstanding books for young adults and children by African American authors and illustrators that reflect the African American experience.
The Michael Printz Award
The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.
YALSA Book Awards
YALSA's six literary awards honor the best books for teens each year with its Alex, Edwards, Morris, Nonfiction, Odyssey, and Printz awards.
Book Lists and Reviews
Graphic Novels
Diamond Bookshelf
Web site designed to help educators and librarians discover how comics can become a dynamic and positive addition to your classroom or library.
Graphic Novels: Resources for Teachers & Librarians
University at Buffalo: State University of New York
YALSA: Great Graphic Novels for Teens
Great Graphic Novels for Teens is a list of recommended graphic novels and illustrated nonfiction for those ages 12-18, prepared yearly by YALSA.
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Contact:
Jasmine Rockwell
Children's & Young Adult Services Coordinator
605-773-5066
605-773-3131, Option 5, 1
Mary G. Johnson
School Library Coordinator, East River
605-295-3173
605-773-3131, Option 5, 3
Joan Upell
School Library Coordinator, West River
605-295-3152
605-773-3131, Option 5, 3
