The Nevada Young Reader’s Award was first established in the fall of 1987 by the Nevada Department of Education. Since then, the award has grown each year. The Nevada Young Readers’ Award is sponsored by the Nevada Library Association. The purpose of the Nevada Young Readers’ Award is to encourage Nevada youth to read modern works of juvenile literature; develop a love of reading and lifelong reading habits; and promotes a sense of community through a statewide reading program.
Established in 1987. Sponsored by the Nevada Library Association.