It’s time to vote for the 2026 Minnesota Youth Reading Awards (MYRA) — Minnesota’s kids’ choice book awards!
About the Award
Each year, MYRA releases a list of nominated titles in two categories:
The MYRA nominee books aim to give Minnesota youth books that help them see themselves and others in stories. It celebrates quality literature and encourages recreational reading among school-aged children. The award also empowers kids by giving them a voice in choosing the winners. This process helps foster a love of reading and critical thinking skills.
Read the Books
Check out the books from our library by searching the Washington County Library Catalog.
You can read many of the nominated titles online through eBooks Minnesota.
Vote for a Book
Students in grades 3–5 and 6–8 can vote for their favorite titles from the nominee lists at their school or at participating public libraries.
Voting begins March 1 through March 23. Use the online form to submit your vote today!
To learn more about the program, visit the Minnesota Youth Reading Awards.
2026 Star of the North Nominees
- The Book that Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed, Hatem Aly
- Ursula Upside Down Corey Tabor
- Touch the Sky Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic , Chris Park
- Looking for Happy Ty Chapman, Keenon Ferrell
- The Rock in My Throat Kao Kalia Yang, Jiemei Lin
- Rock Your Mocs Laurel Goodluck, Madelyn Goodnight
- The Last Stand Antwan Eady, Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey
- Millie Fleur's Poison Garden Christy Mandin
- Miguel Must Fight! Jamie Ofelia, Sara Palacios
- Star Party Polly Carlson-Voiles, Consie Powell
