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The ** Abraham Lincoln Award ** is awarded annually to the author of the book voted as most outstanding by participating students in grades nine through twelve in Illinois. The award is named for Abraham Lincoln, one of Illinois’ most famous residents and himself an avid reader and noted author.

The Abraham Lincoln Award is designed to encourage high school students to read for personal satisfaction and become familiar with authors of young adult and adult books.

To be eligible to vote, a student must have read or listened to at least 4 of the 22 books on the Master List.

Visit www.islma.org/lincoln.htm for more information.

Source: @http://www.islma.org/pdf/2010ReadersBrochure.pdf