Blue Spruce Award

Literary Awards

The Blue Spruce Award is part of the Ontario Library Association's Forest of Reading Awards. Established in 2002, it recognizes English-language Canadian picture books for children from Kindergarten to grade 2, ages 5 to 8. Ten books are nominated each year. Students read at least five nominated books before voting, and the winner is the most popular book among participating libraries, schools and groups. Its French-language counterpart is Le prix Peuplier.

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Established: 2002
Eligible books: English-language Canadian picture books
Part of: OLA Forest of Reading Awards

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Article: Blue Spruce Award (English Wikipedia)
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