Beehive Book Awards 2019 Nominees
CLAU is pleased to announce the 2019 Beehive Book Award Nominees. Many thanks go out to the hardworking committees who prepared these lists. Download a tri-fold pamphlet of the nominees.
CHILDREN'S FICTION
Amina’s Voice by Hena Khan
A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes.
Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk
An orphan raised on a small island is determined to uncover her lost identify and discovers the true meaning of family.
The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart by Stephanie Burgis
After drinking enchanted hot chocolate, a brave young dragon is transformed into a twelve-year-old human girl with a passion for chocolate.
Overboard! (Survivor Diaries) by Terry Lynn Johnson
Travis and Stacey, separated from family and thrown into the Atlantic, battle hypothermia as they try to survive.
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Separated by time and place, three children search for refuge and discover shocking connections between their experiences.
Restart by Gordon Korman
Chase fell off the roof and doesn’t remember anything. When he starts to learn who he was through the reactions of other kids, he’s not sure he likes himself.
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World by Shannon Hale
After Doreen uses her extraordinary powers to stop a group of troublemakers, she becomes a full-fledged superhero called Squirrel Girl.
Wedgie & Gizmo by Suzanne Selfors
Gizmo, an evil genius guinea pig, plots to take over the world, but is constantly thwarted by Wedgie, a Corgi superhero, and his human friends.
Wolfie & Fly by Cary Fagan
Reluctant friends, logical Wolfie and quirky Fly, have an unexpected adventure in a submarine made from a cardboard box.
Word of Mouse by James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein
After a dramatic escape from a mysterious laboratory, Isaiah (a blue, talking mouse) must use his special skills to survive outdoors and find his missing family.
Amina’s Voice by Hena Khan
A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes.
Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk
An orphan raised on a small island is determined to uncover her lost identify and discovers the true meaning of family.
The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart by Stephanie Burgis
After drinking enchanted hot chocolate, a brave young dragon is transformed into a twelve-year-old human girl with a passion for chocolate.
Overboard! (Survivor Diaries) by Terry Lynn Johnson
Travis and Stacey, separated from family and thrown into the Atlantic, battle hypothermia as they try to survive.
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Separated by time and place, three children search for refuge and discover shocking connections between their experiences.
Restart by Gordon Korman
Chase fell off the roof and doesn’t remember anything. When he starts to learn who he was through the reactions of other kids, he’s not sure he likes himself.
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World by Shannon Hale
After Doreen uses her extraordinary powers to stop a group of troublemakers, she becomes a full-fledged superhero called Squirrel Girl.
Wedgie & Gizmo by Suzanne Selfors
Gizmo, an evil genius guinea pig, plots to take over the world, but is constantly thwarted by Wedgie, a Corgi superhero, and his human friends.
Wolfie & Fly by Cary Fagan
Reluctant friends, logical Wolfie and quirky Fly, have an unexpected adventure in a submarine made from a cardboard box.
Word of Mouse by James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein
After a dramatic escape from a mysterious laboratory, Isaiah (a blue, talking mouse) must use his special skills to survive outdoors and find his missing family.
PICTURE BOOKS
Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth by Jarvis
Alan is very scary. He says things like, “I'm big, scary Alan! Fear my razor-sharp teeth!” But Alan, you see, has a very BIG (not-so-scary) secret.
Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall
After he passes his swimming test, little Jabari decides he's ready to jump off the high diving board, but when the big moment arrives, can he find the courage needed?
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt
This laugh-out-loud hilarious book is about some fictional warriors who invented a classic childhood game.
Lion Lessons by Jon Agee
Learning to be a lion takes some serious lessons, but luckily, this kid has a teacher who is a real pro.
Not Quite Narwhal by Jessie Sima
Born deep in the ocean, Kelp is not like the other narwhals and one day, when he spies a creature on land that looks like him, he learns why.
Penguin Problems by Jory John
A penguin whines about the uncontrollable problems in his life. Apparently, life in Antarctica is no paradise.
A Perfect Day by Lane Smith
A perfect day means different things to different animals in Bert's backyard – cat, dog, chickadee, squirrel – and especially bear.
Toad on the Road: A Cautionary Tale by Stephen Shaskan
Illustrations and rhyming text invite the reader to help Toad learn that the road is no place to play.
What to Do with a Box by Jane Yolen
Yolen poetically reminds young readers that a simple box can be a child's most imaginative plaything as artist Chris Sheban illustrates its myriad and magical uses.
Where Is Bear? by Jonathan Bentley
A little boy and his best friend – an actual bear – go on a search for a teddy bear before bedtime.
INFORMATIONAL
Beauty and the Beak: How Science, Technology, and a 3D-Printed Beak Rescued a Bald Eagle by Deborah Lee Rose
Beauty became the first bird to ever receive a 3D-printed prosthetic beak.
Give Bees a Chance by Bethany Barton
An enthusiastic bee-loving narrator tries to convince a bee-phobic friend that bees are our friends.
Kid from Diamond Street: The Extraordinary Story of Baseball Legend Edith Houghton by Audrey Vernick
This female baseball phenomenon joined a professional team at the age of 10.
Moto and Me: My Year as a Wildcat’s Foster Mom by Suzi Eszterhas
Wildlife photographer discusses providing foster care for an orphaned serval, an African wildcat, in Kenya.
Pedal Power: How One Community Became the Bicycle Capital of the World by Allan Drummond
People in Amsterdam led protests against crowded, unsafe streets and took over a vehicles-only tunnel on bikes.
Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire by Amy Guglielmo
The subject of this biography did design work for Disney, including the "It's a Small World" ride.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality by Jonah Winter
This biography looks at the life of the second woman named to the United States Supreme Court.
Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist by Jess Keating
Despite many obstacles in her path, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she had loved since she was 9.
Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille by Jen Bryant
This book covers Braille’s childhood and how he created the Braille writing system for the blind.
Step Right Up: How Doc and Jim Key Taught the World About Kindness by Donna Janell Bowman
A former slave and self-trained veterinarian taught his horse, Jim, to read and write and became a traveling performance act around the turn of the twentieth century.
Beauty and the Beak: How Science, Technology, and a 3D-Printed Beak Rescued a Bald Eagle by Deborah Lee Rose
Beauty became the first bird to ever receive a 3D-printed prosthetic beak.
Give Bees a Chance by Bethany Barton
An enthusiastic bee-loving narrator tries to convince a bee-phobic friend that bees are our friends.
Kid from Diamond Street: The Extraordinary Story of Baseball Legend Edith Houghton by Audrey Vernick
This female baseball phenomenon joined a professional team at the age of 10.
Moto and Me: My Year as a Wildcat’s Foster Mom by Suzi Eszterhas
Wildlife photographer discusses providing foster care for an orphaned serval, an African wildcat, in Kenya.
Pedal Power: How One Community Became the Bicycle Capital of the World by Allan Drummond
People in Amsterdam led protests against crowded, unsafe streets and took over a vehicles-only tunnel on bikes.
Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire by Amy Guglielmo
The subject of this biography did design work for Disney, including the "It's a Small World" ride.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality by Jonah Winter
This biography looks at the life of the second woman named to the United States Supreme Court.
Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist by Jess Keating
Despite many obstacles in her path, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she had loved since she was 9.
Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille by Jen Bryant
This book covers Braille’s childhood and how he created the Braille writing system for the blind.
Step Right Up: How Doc and Jim Key Taught the World About Kindness by Donna Janell Bowman
A former slave and self-trained veterinarian taught his horse, Jim, to read and write and became a traveling performance act around the turn of the twentieth century.
YOUNG ADULT
Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia
Eliza is the anonymous creator of a wildly popular webcomic, but when a new boy at school tempts her to live a life offline, everything begins to crumble.
Ever the Hunted (Class of Kingdoms) by Erin Summerill
Britta is the outcast daughter of a bounty hunter who must use her powers to track her father's killer in a world of warring kingdoms, and dangerous magic.
Exo by Fonda Lee
Earth has been a peaceful colony of an alien race for a century, but then Donovan is captured, and killing him might be the incident needed to overthrow the alien rulers.
Forget Me Not by Ellie Terry
When her mom breaks up with yet another boyfriend, Calliope meets Jinsong, who becomes her friend despite her Tourette Syndrome and the embarrassment it causes.
Letters to the Lost by Brigid Kremmerer
When Declan finds a haunting letter Juliet left beside her mother’s grave, he writes back. Soon, he is sharing his pain with a perfect stranger. Then real life interferes.
Scythe (Arc of a Scythe) by Neal Shusterman
Disease has been eliminated, and the only way to die is by professional “scythes.” Two teens are forced to compete for the job, to the death, though neither wants it.
Starflight by Melissa Landers
Former high school enemies, Solara and Doran must team up when they find themselves aboard a renegade spaceship.
A Taste for Monsters by Matthew Kirby
In 1888, disfigured Evelyn is hired as a maid to Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man. When the Jack the Ripper murders begin, they are haunted by the mystery.
Warcross by Marie Lu
When a game called Warcross takes the world by storm, one girl hacks her way into its dangerous depths.
Wingsnatchers (Carmer and Grit) by Sarah Jean Horwitz
A Magician's apprentice and a one-winged princess must vanquish the mechanical monsters that stalk the streets and threaten the faerie kingdom.
Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia
Eliza is the anonymous creator of a wildly popular webcomic, but when a new boy at school tempts her to live a life offline, everything begins to crumble.
Ever the Hunted (Class of Kingdoms) by Erin Summerill
Britta is the outcast daughter of a bounty hunter who must use her powers to track her father's killer in a world of warring kingdoms, and dangerous magic.
Exo by Fonda Lee
Earth has been a peaceful colony of an alien race for a century, but then Donovan is captured, and killing him might be the incident needed to overthrow the alien rulers.
Forget Me Not by Ellie Terry
When her mom breaks up with yet another boyfriend, Calliope meets Jinsong, who becomes her friend despite her Tourette Syndrome and the embarrassment it causes.
Letters to the Lost by Brigid Kremmerer
When Declan finds a haunting letter Juliet left beside her mother’s grave, he writes back. Soon, he is sharing his pain with a perfect stranger. Then real life interferes.
Scythe (Arc of a Scythe) by Neal Shusterman
Disease has been eliminated, and the only way to die is by professional “scythes.” Two teens are forced to compete for the job, to the death, though neither wants it.
Starflight by Melissa Landers
Former high school enemies, Solara and Doran must team up when they find themselves aboard a renegade spaceship.
A Taste for Monsters by Matthew Kirby
In 1888, disfigured Evelyn is hired as a maid to Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man. When the Jack the Ripper murders begin, they are haunted by the mystery.
Warcross by Marie Lu
When a game called Warcross takes the world by storm, one girl hacks her way into its dangerous depths.
Wingsnatchers (Carmer and Grit) by Sarah Jean Horwitz
A Magician's apprentice and a one-winged princess must vanquish the mechanical monsters that stalk the streets and threaten the faerie kingdom.
GRAPHIC NOVEL
Drawing Lesson: A Graphic Novel that Teaches You How to Draw by Mark Crilley
This nonfiction graphic novel teaches the essential fundamentals artists need in order to master drawing.
Real Friends by Shannon Hale
This graphic memoir reflects on childhood friendships from Kindergarten to fifth grade.
The Sand Warrior (5 Worlds) by Mark Siegel
The Five Worlds are on the brink of extinction unless five beacons are lit. War erupts and three unlikely heroes discover strengths within themselves and secrets in their world.
Soccer Switch by Jack Maddox & Brandon Terrell
A new coach implements some unusual training methods which leads one player to quit while his friend stays, hoping the madness will lead to a championship.
Ugly Dino Hatchling (Far Out Fables) by Stephanie True Peters
An ugly duckling story, a T-Rex egg falls through a time-portal and is hatched by a mother duck, but is appreciated when he saves everyone from a velociraptor.
Drawing Lesson: A Graphic Novel that Teaches You How to Draw by Mark Crilley
This nonfiction graphic novel teaches the essential fundamentals artists need in order to master drawing.
Real Friends by Shannon Hale
This graphic memoir reflects on childhood friendships from Kindergarten to fifth grade.
The Sand Warrior (5 Worlds) by Mark Siegel
The Five Worlds are on the brink of extinction unless five beacons are lit. War erupts and three unlikely heroes discover strengths within themselves and secrets in their world.
Soccer Switch by Jack Maddox & Brandon Terrell
A new coach implements some unusual training methods which leads one player to quit while his friend stays, hoping the madness will lead to a championship.
Ugly Dino Hatchling (Far Out Fables) by Stephanie True Peters
An ugly duckling story, a T-Rex egg falls through a time-portal and is hatched by a mother duck, but is appreciated when he saves everyone from a velociraptor.
POETRY
Best in Snow by April Pulley Sayre
Photographs accompany poems that tell about the wonder of snowfall and the winter water cycle.
Catching a Storyfish by Janice Harrington
This novel in verse is about Keet who moves closer to her grandfather. After being teased for her accent, she stops talking, until her granddad needs her stories to help him heal.
My Daddy Rules the World: Poems About Dads by Hope Anita Smith
Told through the voice of a child, these heartwarming poems are coupled with bold folk-art-inspired images.
One Minute Till Bedtime: 60 Second Poems to Send You Off to Sleep edited by Kenn Nesbitt
Selected by former Children's Poet Laureate, this collecction includes poems in different moods, forms, and styles suited for bedtime reading.
Rolling Thunder by Kate Messner
Told in rhyming text, a boy accompanies his grandfather on the Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom, a motorcycle parade that pays tribute to American veterans.
Best in Snow by April Pulley Sayre
Photographs accompany poems that tell about the wonder of snowfall and the winter water cycle.
Catching a Storyfish by Janice Harrington
This novel in verse is about Keet who moves closer to her grandfather. After being teased for her accent, she stops talking, until her granddad needs her stories to help him heal.
My Daddy Rules the World: Poems About Dads by Hope Anita Smith
Told through the voice of a child, these heartwarming poems are coupled with bold folk-art-inspired images.
One Minute Till Bedtime: 60 Second Poems to Send You Off to Sleep edited by Kenn Nesbitt
Selected by former Children's Poet Laureate, this collecction includes poems in different moods, forms, and styles suited for bedtime reading.
Rolling Thunder by Kate Messner
Told in rhyming text, a boy accompanies his grandfather on the Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom, a motorcycle parade that pays tribute to American veterans.