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In case you missed our announcement... MA teens have voted & the winner of the 2024 Mass Teen Choice Book Award is BLUE LOCK by Muneyuki Kaneshiro & Yusuke Nomura, REZ BALL by @byrongraves is our runner up & JUST DO THIS ONE THING FOR ME by Laura Zimmermann came in 3rd! #mtcba

The first book on our list of 2024 nominees is ACCOUNTABLE by Dashka Slater (@DashkaSlater). This narrative non-fiction is suitable for all ages (though it does handle some tough topics). Perfect for fans of true crime, current issues, and social justice! #MTCBA #accountable

The next book on our 2024 nominee list is AS LONG AS THE LEMON TREES GROW by Zoulfa Katouh. This one is perfect for fans of Ruta Sepetys and historical fiction. If audiobooks are your jam, definitely check this one out! #MTCBA #aslongasthelemontreesgrow #ZoulfaKatouh

Next up on our list of 2024 nominees is the graphic novel, ¡AY, MIJA! by Christine Suggs. Suitable for all ages, this title is perfect for readers that enjoy stories about travel, family, and coming of age. #MTCBA #aymija #christinesuggs #ireadya #massteenchoicebookawards

Next on our list of 2024 nominees is BIANCA TORRE IS AFRAID OF EVERYTHING by Justine Pucella Winans (@JustinePWinans). You should read this book if you like murder mysteries, bird watching, and spying on the neighborhood. This book is suitable for grades 7-12. #MTCBA

Enjoy reading about cryptids and Appalachian folklore? Then this next title on our 2024 list of nominees will be one you'll want to read! BITTERSWEET IN THE HOLLOW by Kate Pearsall (@katepearsall). Forewarning, this book had our reading committee craving Sweet Tea Pie! #MTCBA

A 1st for the MTCBA, this year's list of nominees includes a manga title! BLUE LOCK Vol 1 by Muneyuki Kaneshiro & Yusuke Nomura (illus) is translated into English by Nate Derr. This series is suitable for grades 7-12 & perfect for fans of World Cup Soccer & Squid Game. #MTCBA

Ever dream of becoming a mermaid? The protagonist in the next novel on our list of 2024 nominees has. BREATHE AND COUNT BACK FROM TEN by Natalia Sylvester (@NataliaSylv) is a contemporary fiction coming of age story (with disability representation). #MTCBA

Next on our list of 2024 nominees is GIVE ME A SIGN by Anna Sortino (@annaksortino) is about a Deaf teen who becomes a counselor at a summer camp for the deaf & blind. This book features some unforgettable side characters. Suitable for grades 7-12. #MTCBA

Next up our list of 2024 nominees is JUST DO THIS ONE THING FOR ME by Laura Zimmermann. When her scamming mother disappears & her schemes start unraveling, 17-year-old Drew must decide whether to walk away or keep the cons going for the sake of holding her family together. #MTCBA

Our mascot Booker wants to make sure you know that the 2024 Mass Teen Choice Book Awards list of nominees will be announced in just THREE days on March 18th! Make sure to follow us for updates and tell your friends! #MTCBA #ireadya #massteenchoicebookawards #yabooks #teenreads

In case you missed the announcement this morning, teens across Massachusetts have spoken and THE WEIGHT OF BLOOD by @WriteinBK is crowned our 2023 Mass Teen Choice Book Award winner! #mtcba #tiffanydjackson #theweightofblood

One more sleep before we announce the winner of the 2023 Mass Teen Choice Book Award! Are you excited? Because we sure are! It was a very close race but Massachusetts teens have voted and picked their favorite. Find out what book came out on top tomorrow (Oct 13th) at 10am EST!

Massachusetts teens have spoken & after the votes have been counted, we are ready to announce the winner of the 2023 Mass Teen Choice Book Award... are you ready?? Head to mateenchoicebook.org to watch the video announcing the winner! #mtcba

Did you know that we share resources on our website to help library staff promote the Mass Teen Choice Book Award? Make sure you visit the "For Libraries" section for all sorts of graphics made by our awesome Marketing Committee that you can use! mateenchoicebook.org/for-lib… #mtcba