31-05-2025
Vermont kids and teens announce their favorite books
BARRE, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Deep-sea anglerfish, a family cookbook, and a bone-chilling serial killer star in the favorite stories of Vermont's young students this year.
Over 17,000 Vermont kids and teens voted in the Vermont Youth Book Awards, choosing their favorite books from a shortlist of books printed in 2023. The books are not necessarily by Vermont authors, but the awards 'promote literacy and foster a love of reading and critical thinking skills among Vermont's children and teens', according to the Vermont Department of Libraries.
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Kindergarten to fourth-grade students chose 'Who's Afraid of the Light?' by Anna McGregor, a cute illustrated story about a deep-sea creature in a world of darkness. Each time a glowing sea creature appears, the character Fergus manages to disappear before his face is seen, though he says he is 'probably very cute'. Eventually, his true identity is revealed.
Fourth to eighth-grade students chose 'Lasagna Means I Love You', by Kate O'Shaughnessy, about a girl, Mo, who ends up in foster care after her uncle refuses to take care of her. She has trouble adjusting to her new family until she finds an old cookbook and decides to fulfill an old wish that she take up a hobby.
Ninth to twelfth-grade students chose 'Where He Can't Find You', by Darcy Coates, a chilling horror story and thriller about a town haunted by disappearances and a monster called 'The Stitcher'. Abby keeps her life in order with a strict set of rules, but one day her younger sister is taken. She and her friends try their best to escape and solve the mysteries of the town.
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Vermont has 183 public libraries, according to the Department of Libraries website, and many schools and colleges have their own libraries as well. Library consultant Jonathan Clark said, 'It's wonderful to see young readers engage with quality literature, and to celebrate these award-winning authors.'
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