The California Young Reader Medal (CYRM) program encourages recreational reading of popular literature among the young people of our state. Since its inception in 1974, millions of California children have nominated, read, and voted for the winners of the California Young Reader Medal.

Young people recommend the titles of their favorite books for nomination, or teachers and librarians note repeatedly read or requested titles, and these are submitted to the California Young Reader Medal Committee. Members of the committee read the suggested books, discuss their merits and appeal to children, and then decide upon a well-balanced list of nominees.

To be considered for nomination, a book must be an original work of fiction published within the last four years by a living author.

Congratulations to the 2021/2022 winners      (Laurel Students picked all 3 winners for 2021/2022):

Primary Book Drawn Together

Picture Book For Older Reader: The Skydiving Beavers

Chapter Book: Coyote Sunrise

2020/2021 winners:

Primary Book: Poor Louie

Picture Book For Older Reader: Reckless

Chapter Book: Restart

2019/2020 winners:

Primary Book The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors

Picture Book For Older Reader: Her Right Foot

Chapter Book: The War I Finally Won

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