Illinois+Reading+Programs

Field School students are encouraged to participate in one of the Illinois reading programs. The awards are designed to encourage children to read critically and become familiar with children's books, authors, or illustrators.

===Monarch Program Grades K-3 === The Monarch Program is open to all students in grades K-3 in Illinois. Students who have read 5 or more books by 2/15/2011 will be invited to participate in the voting to select the 2010 Monarch Award.



@Bluestem Program Grades 3-5
The Bluestem Program is open to all students in grades 3-5 in Illinois. Students who have read 4 or more of the books by Friday, March 18th will be invited to vote for their favorite book.

===Caudill Program Fifth Grade === The Field School Rebecca Caudill Program targets fifth grade students. Students who read 4 or more books by 2/15/2011 will be invited to participate in the Caudill Breakfast to select the 2010 Caudill Award. The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award is an annual award given to the author of the book voted most outstanding by students in grades 4-8 in participating Illinois schools.