The committee welcomes nominations within a variety of genres that consider diverse viewpoints, equitable representation reflective of New Jersey communities, effectiveness of expression, and imagination.
NOMINATE A BOOK TODAY!
WJRC is accepting nominations for the 20245award recipient until January 24th, 2025. Please vote today!
The M. Jerry Weiss Book Award was established in 1994 by the New Jersey Reading Association to honor Dr. M. Jerry Weiss, distinguished service professor at New Jersey City University and nationally known advocate of children’s literature.
Continuing this legacy, the New Jersey Literacy Association and the West Jersey Reading Council now collaborate to present this award, affectionately known as “The Jerry."
Three awards are given in the following Pre-K through Grade 6 categories: picture book, chapter book/novel, and graphic novel.
Picture Book: Ben and the Amazing Animal Adventure by Denise Ammeraal Furlong and Sarah Szamreta Tang
Chapter Book : Two Degrees by Alan Gratz
Graphic Novel: When Stars are Scattered by Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson
The M. Jerry Weiss Book Award was established in 1994 by the New Jersey Reading Association to honor Dr. M. Jerry Weiss, distinguished service professor at New Jersey City University and nationally known advocate of children’s literature.
Continuing this legacy, the New Jersey Literacy Association and the West Jersey Reading Council now collaborate to present this award, affectionately known as “The Jerry."
Three awards are given in the following Pre-K through Grade 6 categories: picture book, chapter book/novel, and graphic novel.
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.