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2013-2014 Final Nominees
About the Mark Twain Readers Award
Preliminary nominees for the 2013-2014 Award have been announced! See the complete list in the links towards the bottom of the page.
Age Level
The winner of the Mark Twain Readers Award is selected annually by students in grades four through six.
Vision
The purpose of the Mark Twain Award is to provide children of Missouri with a recommended reading list of literature that will enrich their lives.
Guidelines for Choosing Books
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Books should interest children in grades four through six.
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Books should be an original work written by an author living in the United States.
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Books should be of literary value which may enrich children's personal lives.
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Books should be published two years prior to nomination on a Master List of 12 nominees. (Currently 2012)
For a complete listing of current Mark Twain Committee members, click here.