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!