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Black Eyed Susan
Each year since 1992, the Black-Eyed Susan Book Award has been given to authors and/or illustrators of outstanding books chosen for the award by Maryland students. The award seeks to promote literacy and lifelong reading habits by encouraging students to read quality, contemporary literature.
Black Eyed Susan Book Categories
Grade 4-6 Novels
Grade 4-6 Graphic Novels
Grade 6-9 Novels
Grade 6-9 Graphic Novels
Books are available for check out at the Bates MS library, on MackinVia or at the public library.
Bates Black Eyed Susan Program Incentives:
7 books by December
Hot Cocoa & Candy Cane Party
10 books by February
Cupcake Party
7 books by April
Ice Cream Party
35 books by May
Field trip to Skyzone!