The Abraham Lincoln Award Promotional Reading Program “The Abraham Lincoln Award is awarded annually to the author of the book voted as most outstanding by participating students in grades nine through twelve in Illinois. The award is named for Abraham Lincoln, one of Illinois' most famous residents and himself an avid reader and noted author. The award is sponsored by the Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA).” (islma.org) “The Abraham Lincoln Award is designed to encourage high school students to read for personal satisfaction and become familiar with authors of young adult and adult books.” (islma.org)

Abraham Lincoln Book Award Nominees—2012 After  --  Amy Efaw   Speak     2010 Beastly --  Alex Flinn  HarperTeen     2008 Before I Die  --  Jenny Downham  *  David Fickling       2009 Carter Finally Gets It  --  Brent Crawford  Hyperion       2010 Columbine --  Dave Cullen    Twelve      2010 The Compound  --  S.A. Bodeen    Square Fish      2009 Flash Burnout  --  L.K. Madigan    Houghton Mifflin Harcourt     2010 Ghosts of War  --  Ryan Smithson      Harpercollins         2010 Going Bovine  --  Libba Bray  *     Random House      2010 How to Build a House  --  Dana Reinhardt    Wendy Lamb       2009 If I Stay  --  Gayle Forman      Speak         2010 The Looking Glass Wars  --  Frank Beddor  *     Speak        2007 Love is the Higher Law  --  David Levithan  *       Knopf          2010 The Maze Runner  --  James Dashner        Delacorte        2010 Mexican White Boy  --  Matt de la Pena        Delacorte       2010 Reality Check  --  Peter Abrahams      HarperTeen        2010 Shiver  --  Maggie Stiefvater     Scholastic        2010 Story of a Girl  --  Sara Zarr       Little, Brown      2008 Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines  --  Nic Sheff          Atheneum       2008 Why I Fight  --  J. Adams Oaks        Atheneum         2010 Wish You Were Dead  --  Todd Strasser         EgmontUSA          2010 World War Z  --  Max Brooks 

So, what do I have to do? Timeframe: After listening to the book talks about the book nominees for 2012. Write down at least 3 books you are interested in reading. With each book you read complete a book certificate form (see attached) and submit your name into a weekly prize drawing. After reading 4 books you are eligible to vote for your favorite book (come see your librarians for more details about voting). Timeframe: Reading period for 2012 Award – March, 2011 - February 29, 2012 Official Vote Reporting Form due - February 29, 2012 Announcement of 2012 winner - March, 2012

AND... What’s in it for me? With each book you read complete a book certificate form with your librarian’s signature and submit your name into a weekly prize drawing. Every Friday a winner will be announced during the daily announcements. Come to the library to claim your prize!! The winner is allowed to choose one clothing item from the Normal West school store (sponsored by NW Booster Club). 5 books = get a Lincoln $5.00! In addition, after reading 4 books you are eligible to vote for your favorite book through the ISLMA website. Votes are due by Feb. 29th! READ ALL 22 TITLES ON THE ABE AWARD MASTER LIST = A READ poster will be made on your behalf featuring you with your favorite ABE book. In addition, receive a $25 Visa gift card. You are now an official member of the Abe’s Double Deuces!

ABRAHAM LINCOLN ILLINOIS THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT _______________________________________________________ HAS READ ___________________ (# of books read) Titles of books: BOOKS FROM THE MASTER LIST FOR THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN ILLINOIS H. S. BOOK AWARD 2012 SPONSORED BY THE ILLINOIS SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA ASSOCIATION _____________________________________________________ LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST *** Please provide a brief Review about your book on the back of this form. Why would you/wouldn’t you recommend this book to someone else?