Activities for 2026 NCCBA Nominees are Ready!

We are excited to present read-alouds, book trailers, book talks and activities for the 2026 North Carolina Children's Book Award Nominees. Voting begins on March 1, 2026.  

2026 Activity Guide  (your one resource for all of the 2026 Nominees) 

2026 bookmarks/ballots  |  flyer with book covers (can be used as ballot) 


Picture Book Nominees

Picture Book annotated list

Children may vote for their favorite title if they have read at least 5 of the 12 nominees.  

 

Junior Book Nominees

Junior Book annotated list 

Children may vote for their favorite title if they have read at least 3 of the 12 nominees.