It is Minnesota Youth Reading Awards' 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. Get in touch with us by using our contact form or email info@myrahome.org
What We Do
| Our AwardsMYRA currently has two awards for young readers in Minnesota. Maud Hart LovelaceNamed to honor the classic children's author Maud Hart Lovelace, the MHL award has two divisions. Division I focuses on grades 3-5 and Division II focuses on grades 6-8. Nominees must be works of fiction and not classified as a picture book. Read more → Star of the NorthThe SOTN award promotes quality and engaging picture books for our young readers in Minnesota. This award focuses on grades Kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade. Parents, educators and librarians are encouraged to read these nominees with their young readers. Read more → |
MYRA board members are charged with facilitating and organizing all activities of Minnesota Youth Reading Awards, Inc. If you are interested in becoming part of our team or are inquiring about nonprofit documents, please email president@myrahome.org
Learn more about our Board here.
President: Josh Jackson (president@myrahome.org)
Treasurer: Anne LaLonde Laux (treasurer@myrahome.org)
Secretary: Ann Wahlstrom (secretary@myrahome.org)
Authors and Awards: Katherine Warde (authorsawards@myrahome.org)
Events: Amy Oelkers (events@myrahome.org)
Membership: Kelly Iverson-Egge (membership@myrahome.org)
Promotions: Melanie Leivers (promotions@myrahome.org)
Maud Hart Selection: Anna Zbacnik (mhl@myrahome.org)
Public Library Liaison: -vacant- (library@myrahome.org)
Social Media: Jess Lind (media@myrahome.org)
Star of the North Selection: Laura Given (sotn@myrahome.org)
Voting: Kari Healy (voting@myrahome.org)
Webmaster: -vacant- (webmaster@myrahome.org)
Board Member at Large: -vacant-