Each year the South Carolina Association of School Librarians creates the book lists for the South Carolina Book Award nominees.

The purposes of the South Carolina book awards are to encourage students to read good quality contemporary literature and to honor the authors of the books annually chosen the favorites by student vote.

The Book Awards page at the SCASL website has information about the selection process, book award criteria, logos, and lists of past award winners.

2012-2013 Awards:

SC Picture Book Award Grade level: 4K - 2

SC Children's Book Award Grade level: 3 - 6

SC Junior Book Award Grade level: 6 - 8

SC Young Adult Book Award Grade level: 9 - 12

Previous Years:

• 2011-2012:
  SC Picture Book Award • SC Children's Book Award • SC Junior Book Award • SC Young Adult Book Award
• 2010-2011:
  SC Picture Book Award • SC Children's Book Award • SC Junior Book Award • SC Young Adult Book Award
• 2009-2010:
  SC Picture Book Award • SC Children's Book Award • SC Junior Book Award • SC Young Adult Book Award