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Grades 4-6 Chapter and Graphic Novels will be used in the BCPL Battle of The Books Public Library & Public Schools Competition**
What is the Black-Eyed Susan Book Award?
"The Black-Eyed Susan Book Award is a children’s choice award for the
state of Maryland. Each year since 1992, the Black-Eyed Susan Book Award
has been given to authors and/or illustrators of outstanding books
chosen for the award by Maryland students. The award seeks to promote
literacy and lifelong reading habits by encouraging students to read
quality, contemporary literature. " (http://maslmd.org/about-bes/)