The Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) book list is developed each year utilizing input from experienced committees of media specialists from throughout Florida. The books on this list may not be appropriate for all students. Some books may include main characters navigating mature teen and/or adult situations. Stories represent various genres, formats, reading levels, viewpoints, and ethnic/cultural perspectives, while exploring sensitive issues. Therefore, it is imperative that concerned parents/guardians play an active role in their child’s reading selection by previewing the titles to ensure an enriching and exciting reading experience. Please click on the link below for the 15 titles and the summary of each story.
2024-2025 Sunshine State Young Readers Award List
How the Program Works
- Interested students will be added to an SSYRA Course in Schoology after returning the Parent Permission Form.
- Read an SSYRA book
- Take a 25 point Schoology quiz on the book and score over 60%.
- Earn a Schoology badge + 1 PBIS point for that book!
- Try to collect all 15 badges!
- Registration is ongoing until December 1, 2024.
Battle of the Books
The team will be made up of the seven students with the highest scores and the most books read by Sunday, December 15. The top 5 students will participate, the other 2 are alternates.
The SJCSD Middle School Battle of the Books will be held on Tuesday, March 25. The Battle will be virtual on Zoom.
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District Battle of the Books
Contact Mrs. Jaeger with any questions
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