About the Award

The Ladybug Picture Book Award is designed to promote early literacy and honor the best in recent children’s picture books. Librarians from around the state select 9 picture book titles (as of 2024) each spring. Then, during November, New Hampshire children from preschoolers to those in third grade choose the award winner. The winning picture book is announced at the end of the year.

2025 Ladybug Award Winner

The Bakery Dragon by Devon Elle Kurtz

More info the Center of the Book at the New Hampshire State Library website