Black-Eyed Susan Award Program

The Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Program, named after Maryland's official state flower, is a program sponsored by the Maryland Association of School Librarians to encourage students to read quality, contemporary literature.
Students who have read at least 3 of the books are eligible to vote for their favorite book in April. Votes from across the state are sent in to the Black-Eyed Susan committees and tallied to determine the winners. The winning authors and/or illustrators receive a pewter plate engraved with the year and the Black-Eyed Susan Book Award logo. Authors, illustrators and publishers recognize the award as an honor bestowed by Maryland students. Copies of the books are available at Walter Johnson's Media Center.

Students who have read at least 3 of the books are eligible to vote for their favorite book in April. Votes from across the state are sent in to the Black-Eyed Susan committees and tallied to determine the winners. The winning authors and/or illustrators receive a pewter plate engraved with the year and the Black-Eyed Susan Book Award logo. Authors, illustrators and publishers recognize the award as an honor bestowed by Maryland students. Copies of the books are available at Walter Johnson's Media Center.