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State Lists for The First State of Being

The First State of Being has been recognized on 17 state lists. The current year's lists also include a link to the list on TeachingBooks. See also the Awards & Distinctions for this title.

Australia Lists (3)

New South Wales

New South Wales Premier’s Reading Challenge, 2026, 5-6

Victoria

United States Lists (14)

Alabama

Yellowhammer Middle Grade Award Top 10, 2024-2025

Delaware

Blue Hen Book Award, 2026 -- Middle Readers

District of Columbia

Capitol Choices, 2025, Ages 10-14
Three Stars Book Award Nominees, 2025, Middle School

Florida

Sunshine State Young Readers Award, 2025-2026, Middle School, Grades 6-8

Georgia

Junior Tome Book Award, 2025-2026, for Grades 6-8

Hawaii

Nēnē Award, 2026, for Grades 4-6, Chapter Books

Idaho

Idaho Battle of the Books, Middle School/Junior High, 2025-2026

Missouri

Best New Books for Missouri Students, 2025, Middle School
Best New Books for Missouri Students, 2025, Middle School

New Mexico

New Mexico Battle of the Books for Middle Schools, 2025-2026, Grades 6-8

Oregon

Oregon Battle of the Books, 2026-2027, Grades 6-8

Pennsylvania

Mountain Laurel Book Award, 2025-2026, Grades 6-8

Wisconsin

Battle of the Books, 2026, Middle Division for Grades 6-8

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