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2026-27 SSYRA Jr
Designed for Florida’s youngest readers, SSYRA Jr. introduces kindergarten through second-grade students to the joy of reading through a curated list of picture books and early chapter books. Each title is selected to spark imagination, build vocabulary, and encourage a lifelong love of stories — all at a level that’s just right for emerging readers.
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2026 - 2027 SSYRA Jr Books
“The Great Dinosaur Sleepover” by Linda Bailey, and illustrated by Joe Bluhm
“Don’t Trust Fish” by Neil Sharpson, and illustrated by Dan Santat
“No More Gnomes” by Beth Mills
“There’s Something Odd About the Babysitter” by Elayne Crain, and illustrated by John Ledda
“OH DEER!” by Phaea Crede, and illustrated by Erica J. Chen
“The Bakery Dragon” by Devin Elle Kurtz
“Anonymoose” by Shawna J. C. Tenney
“Bored Panda” by Mike Bender, and illustrated by Chuck Dillon
“Zombie and Brain Are Friends” by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic, and illustrated by Laan Cham
“Vampire Jam Sandwich” by Casey Lyall, and illustrated by Nici Gregory
“Fairy Scout Friends: No Rain, No Rainbow” by Hannah Fay, and illustrated by Mag Takac
“Max, a Little Axolotl” by Joey Spiotto
“The Faraway Forest: Wally’s Route” by Debbie Fong, and colorized by Kayla Catanzaro
“Katrina Hyena, Stand-up Comedian” by Sophie Kohn, and illustrated by Aparna Varma
“Box Tales: Grow, Strawberries, Grow!” by James Burks
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2026-27 SSYRA Complete Set
Immerse students in award-winning stories with our comprehensive set of Sunshine State Young Reader books.
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Orange Blossom Collection
Delight young readers with a diverse range of high-quality nonfiction titles from the Orange Blossom Nonfiction Awards.
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Comprehensive Collection
Includes all the latest titles selected for the Sunshine State Young Readers’ Award, ensuring students have access to the best literature.
Engaging Content
Each book from the Sunshine State Young Readers’ Award nominees contains diverse themes and topics
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Aligned with educational standards, these books support curriculum goals and enhance learning.
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