The Magnolia Award

A Children's Choice Award for the State of MississippiMission: To introduce the children of Mississippi to current children's literature and instill a love of reading.

Children in grades K-8 who are students in Mississippi are eligible to participate. They will read the books and turn their votes in to their teacher, librarian, or other adult at an authorized voting site, who will then cast the votes electronically. Voting will be held in February, with winners announced at the Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival.