Official State of Rhode Island website

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State of Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services An agency of the Department of Administration

Questions? Contact:

Danielle Margarida

Youth Services Coordinator

danielle.margarida@olis.ri.gov

(401) 574-9309

Emily Goodman

Adult Services Coordinator

emily.goodman@olis.ri.gov

(401) 574-9314

Voting For The Rhode Island Children's Book Award

Voting for the 2026 RI Children's Book Award

Voting for the 2026 RI Children's Book Award will take place March 2 - May 1. Beginning March 2, 2026, schools and libraries may submit their voting results using the online form. The winner will be announced early May 2026.

Voting Instructions
Blank Ballot
Schools and Libraries Voting Form (Open between March 2 - May 1, 2026)
Voting Google Folder
LibGuide

The winner and 2027 nominees will be announced on the RICBA homepage, through the RICBA newsletter, and shared on the RIYAC, RILINK and SLRI listservs.