Beehive Book Awards
The Beehive Book Award is Utah’s children’s choice award administered by the Utah Library Association (ULA) and the Utah School Library Association (USLA). The award is given yearly to encourage Utah children and teens to become better acquainted with quality books and to have an opportunity to honor their favorite books and authors. The award is given in four divisions: Primary – K-3 (Kindergarten through 3rd grade; Readers age 5-8); Intermediate – 4-6 (Grades 4 through 6; Readers age 9-11); Middle School – 6-9 (Grades 6 through 9; Readers age 12-14); High School – Grades 9-12 (Readers age 15-18). The award is announced in May and celebrated in individual schools and libraries as well as at the respective annual conferences of both of the associations.
Beehive Book Award Committee Information
Award Nominations
Nominations are now closed for the 2027 Beehive Book Award. Keep reading for next year nominations for the 2028 Awards will open January 1, 2027.
Award Nominations Feedback
Feedback on nominations is now being sought. Let us know what you think! Feedback forms will be open until April 1, 2026.
2026 Beehive Book Award Feedback
Award Nominees and Voting
Nominees for the 2026 Beehive Book Award are available for children and teens to read and vote on. Voting collection is now open and and will close May 1st. The 2026 winners of the Beehive Book Award will be announced May 20, 2026.
Beehive Book Award 2026 Nominees
Voting is now open for the 2026 Beehive Book Awards. Click on the link below for voting submission forms.
Beehive Book Award Voting for 2026 Award
Award Winners
