The New York Library Association (NYLA) has announced the Three Apples Book Award winners for 2017.

The nominated titles are generated by kids, for kids in three separate categories:
Young Reader (UPK – 2nd grade)
Children (grades 3-6)
Teen (grades 7-12)

This year, voting on the top fifteen titles in each category took place in school and public libraries across New York State from April 1-30, 2017. Over 75 school and public libraries participated, with over 6000 votes cast during the month by New York State youth.

The 2017 3 Apples Book Award Winners are as follows:
Young Reader Category:
The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak
New York: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2015

Children’s Category:
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
New York: Miramax Books/Hyperion, 2005

Teen Category:
The Fault in our Stars
by John Green
New York: Dutton Books, 2012

The 3 Apples Book Award Joint Committee is comprised of members from NYLA’s two youth divisions: the Section of School Librarians (SSL) and the Youth Services Section (YSS).

Visit nyla.org/3apples for more information about the award.