The My Favorite Book contest has concluded for this year, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to all the 4th through 12th grade students who participated by sharing their thoughtful and creative letters.

The 2024-2025 winners will be honored at an awards ceremony and letter reading at the Oklahoma State Capitol on May 7, 2025 at 10:30am in Room 100. 

First Place Winner - Madison Glasco
Washington Middle School, Washington, OK
Letter to Wendy Mass for Every Soul a Star

Second Place Winner - James Hensley
Owasso Public Schools, Owasso, OK
Letter to Nadria Givens for Mommy, What is Lupus?

Third Place Winner - Nolan Boatright
Byng Elementary School, Byng, OK
Letter to Kristy Applebaum for Lifeling

First Place Winner - Lakely Gomez
Cimarron Middle School, Edmond, OK
Letter to Jacqueline Woodson for Each Kindness

Second Place Winner - Juliet Foster
Mingo Valley Christian, Tulsa, OK
Letter to S.E. Hinton for The Outsiders

Third Place Winner - Gwen Sams
Epic Charter School, Chelsea, OK
Letter to Peg Kehret for Cages

First Place Winner - Maggie Ling
Norman High School, Norman, OK
Letter to Michelle Zauner for Crying in H Mart

Second Place Winner - Ashley Chancellor
Epic Charter Schools, Moore, OK
Letter to Sally M. Walker for Written In Bone

Third Place Winner - Abby Mount
Stratford High School, Stratford, OK
Letter to Jordan Sonnenblick for Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie

This annual contest celebrates the joy of reading and gives students a unique opportunity to share how their favorite books, series, or stories have inspired them. Thank you for making this year’s contest a success!

Contest Levels:

• Level 1: Grades 4 – 6
• Level 2: Grades 7 – 8
• Level 3: Grades 9 – 12

Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners in each level:

• First Place: $500
• Second Place: $250
• Third Place: $100

First place winners will also select a school library or public library to receive a $1,000 cash prize!

Download and print these PDFs to promote the My Favorite Book contest at your library or school. Printables below are designed for letter-sized paper (8.5 X 11 inches).

The Oklahoma Center for the Book (OCB) in the Oklahoma Department of Libraries is a state affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, and is organized to focus attention on the vital role of books and reading in our lives. The Center promotes the past, current, and future works of Oklahoma authors; promotes the literary heritage of the state; and encourages reading for pleasure by Oklahomans of all ages.

Questions? Email info@libraries.ok.gov.