Student participation in pleasure reading was the thrust behind the creation of Young Hoosier Book Award (YHBA) Program in 1974-75.  By allowing students to vote for their favorite books, media professionals hoped that more students could be motivated to read more newly published books.  4,681 students helped to chose E.B. White's Trumpet of the Swan as the award's first winner.  Last year more than 73,000 students throughout the state voted for their favorite book.

Past Nominees (Excel document)

Past Committee Chairs (Excel document)