Lincoln Park High School Library

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 Abe Lincoln Award is sponsored by the Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA). It is designed to encourage high school students to read for personal satisfaction and become familiar with authors of young adult and adult books. Read 4 or More books on the current list by February 2013 and vote for your favorite in the Library.

Anna and the French Kiss -- Stephanie Perkins
Bruiser --  Neal Shusterman
Clockwork Angel  --  Cassandra Clare *  
Dark Song --  Gail Giles 
Finnikin of the Rock --  Melina Marchetta  
Impossible--  Nancy Werlin  *
Impulse -- Ellen Hopkins   
Leviathan  --  Scott Westerfeld *
Little Brother  --  Cory Doctorow
Lockdown  --  Alexander G. Smith   
Matched --  Ally Condie   
North of Beautiful  --  Justina Chen Headley   
Paranormalcy --  Kiersten White     
Rikers High  --  Paul Volponi     
Shipbreaker  --  Paolo Bacigalpga     
The Chosen One --  Carol Lynch Williams   
The Help  --  Kathryn Stockett    
The Monstrumologist--  Rick Yancey *   
The Sky is Everywhere  --  Jandy Nelson         
Thirteen Reasons Why -- Jay Asher      
War --  Sebastian Junger       
Will Grayson, Will Grayson --  John Green & David Leviathan    
* student recommendations