3 Apples Book Award Finalists Announced - A New York State Children's Choice Award

Children across New York State (including our library users) have nominated the following titles:
Because of Winn-Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo
The BFG, by Roald Dahl
Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson
The Cat in the Hat, by Dr. Seuss
Eldest, by Christopher Paolini
Eragon, by By Christopher Paolini
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, by J.K Rowling
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, by J.K. Rowling
Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen
Holes, by Louis Sachar
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis
Matilda, by Roald Dahl
The Tale of the Despereaux, by Kate DiCamillo

Now we encourage you to read the above titles and vote for your favorite on January 1, 2008.