Minnesota Youth Reading Awards

Welcome to MYRA, the Minnesota Youth Reading Awards, home of the Maud Hart Lovelace and Star of the North Book awards.

Board positions now open!

What's MYRA?

It is Minnesota Youth Reading Awards' (MYRA's) purpose to administer yearly "read and vote" awards programs, providing nominee titles that offer opportunities for Minnesota youth to see themselves and others in the pages, to make new connections, and to engage and enjoy the world of reading.

Proudly 100% volunteer powered! Connecting Minnesota youth to amazing books for 40 years.

Why Join MYRA?

Access to voting privileges for both the Maud Hart Lovelace AND the Star of the North Book Awards for one site
Member-only resources and goodies
Summer packet of items including posters, bookmarks and more from our sponsors
Updates throughout the year about events and resources related to the current nominees

Learn more and join today!

Watch the 2019 MHL Awards

Watch the recorded Periscope video of the live event!

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Volunteer With MYRA!

We are always needing assistance with MYRA activities throughout the year.

Please email president@myrahome.org if you are interested in joining our organization! MYRA cannot function without our great volunteers, from board members, selection committee members and readers.

Minnesota Youth Reading Awards, Inc. (MYRA)

Our purpose is to administer yearly "read and vote" awards programs, providing nominee titles that offer opportunities for Minnesota youth to see themselves and others in literary works, to make new connections, and to engage and enjoy the world of reading. The Minnesota Youth Reading Awards are 100% volunteer powered.