State Lists for Once There Was
Once There Was has been recognized on 16 state lists. The current year's lists also include a link to the list on TeachingBooks. See also the Awards & Distinctions for this title.
United States Lists (16)
California
- CDE Recommended List 2022-2025, Cumulative
- CDE Recommended List 2023
- CDE Recommended List 2023, Grades 6-8
Colorado
- Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award, 2023-2024, Grades 7-12
Delaware
- Blue Hen Book Award, 2025 -- Teen Readers
- Delaware Diamonds Award, 2024-2025, Secondary
District of Columbia
- Capitol Choices, 2024, Ages 10-14
- Three Stars Book Award Nominees, 2025-2026, Middle School
Indiana
- 2024 Read Aloud Indiana, Middle Grade
- Read Aloud Indiana Book Award, 1990-2025
Kentucky
- KDLA Children and Teen Book Discussion Kits
- Kentucky Bluegrass Award, 2024-2025 -- Grades 6-8
Missouri
- Truman Readers Award, 2025-2026, Grades 6-8
New York
- Charlotte Award, 2025, High School Division
Tennessee
- Volunteer State Book Awards, 2024-2025 -- Middle School Division, Grades 6-8
