Elementary School: Chez Bob by Bob Shea
Middle Grade: Millionaires For The Month by Stacey McAnulty
The Georgia Book Awards was established in 1968 to foster a love of reading in the children of Georgia. GBA introduces children to books of literary excellence. Awards are given in two categories – picture books and middle-grade novels.
Media Specialists and Teachers from Georgia nominate GBA Books.
Genres such as historical, fiction, fantasy, and realistic fiction are nominated. Brought cultural awareness, bullying, civil and human rights, and poverty to the readers' attention.