Sunshine State Author Series
Each featured writer has written a book that has been on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award or Florida Teen Reads lists.
Featured Authors
The Sunshine State Author Series brings top-notch writers of children’s and young adult literature to Orange County for public readings, writing workshops and visits with students to spark interest in reading.
Join us for a virtual Q& A session with Sunshine State award winning author Zetta Elliott! Her book "Dragons in a Bag" is on the 2020 Sunshine State Young Readers Award Book List for Grades 3 - 5.
Join Orlando Mayor Buddy's Book Club to celebrate the completion of the book, Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish by Pablo Cartaya! There will be a live Q&A with the author. Recommended for ages 8-12.
2020-21 Sunshine State Readers Jr
2020-21 Sunshine State Readers Gr. 3-5
2020-21 Sunshine State Readers Gr. 6-8
Upcoming Events
On April 23, the Florida Association of Media in Education revealed this year’s titles for the Sunshine State Young Readers Award Program (SSYRA). The SSYRA is a statewide initiative to encourage students to read independently to improve reading fluency. Books picked for the... READ MORE
Sponsor
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
