Each school district and each public library in New Jersey may submit the names of any students the district or public library wishes to recognize as Enthusiastic Readers. The second page of the submission must include the teacher’s/librarian’s reason why the student is an enthusiastic reader based on the following characteristics:

1. Exhibits an enthusiasm for reading
   
2. Exhibits an enthusiasm for sharing books
   
3. Uses books for a variety of purposes
   
4. Reads independently on a voluntary basis
   
5. Uses school and/or public libraries

Nomination Forms and Procedures

Each application is read by a committee and considered based on the above criteria. Applications will NOT be considered if any information is missing or is not legible. Please contact Leslie Blatt (njasler15@gmail.com) with any questions.

2018 Enthusiastic Reader Nomination Form (doc)

2018 Enthusiastic Reader Nomination Form (pdf)

Mail the completed forms, including permission page and all contact information, to: 

Enthusiastic Reader Award 
 

c/o Leslie Blatt

35 Astor Place

Springfield, NJ 07081

Deadline: October 15, 2018

Regional winners will be selected from North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey by a panel of school librarians. The panel receives the top 8-10 submissions per grade level and region. Student names and school names/library names are omitted from the submissions. A total of nine students will be chosen; one elementary level student, one middle level student, and one high school level student from each region. The nine winners and sponsors will be notified by November 20, 2018

Award Celebration at NJASL Fall Conference

‘Enthusiastic Reader’ Award Winners will represent all of the many students in New Jersey who value the joy and importance of reading. The celebration for the winners will take place at a luncheon during the NJASL Fall Conference on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Ocean Place in Long Branch.

The nominating librarian or teacher will serve as the contact for the family and is invited to attend the celebration. Each Enthusiastic Reader winner and two (2) guests will also be invited to join a special lunch on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Additional tickets will be for sale.

For more information about this award, please email:  NJASLer15@gmail.com

Congratulations to the winners of the 2015 Enthusiastic Reader Awards