Children Ages 0 to 5 Vote!
Every child in Indiana, aged 0-5, may vote one time for the Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award. Children will need the help of a parent, a librarian, a teacher, or other caregiver adult to circle one of the titles. Ask the child to point to their favorite. Once their vote is circled, turn this ballot in to your local Public Library or voting location. Libraries will then email their totals to the Indiana Center for the Book.
- Bear’s Lost Glasses by Leo Timmers
- Duck Goes Meow by Juliette MacIver & Carla Martell
- Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan
- Let’s Be Bees by Shawn Harris
- Little Freddie Two Pants by Drew Daywalt & Lucy Ruth Cummins
The last day to report votes is July 31, 2026.
Add to the fun with activities prepared by Indiana Center for the Book and the Indiana State Library (.pdf) as well as this Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award activity sheet (.pdf).
Research shows that reading aloud to young children can significantly improve their chance for success in kindergarten and beyond. You can also help kids enjoy books and stories by joining 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. Caregivers log books and receive incentives for reading outloud to kids. At 1000 books, every child receives a hardback picture book. Or check out a Bunny Book Bag, grab-and-go bag of 15-20 books for caregivers on the move. Are you in the mood from some stories right now? Enjoy online storytime at the Library!
Reading Ready is an Indianapolis Public Library early learning initiative that encourages the five practices that help children get ready to learn how to read: reading, singing, writing, talking, and playing.
