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2026 Nutmeg Nominees
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Elementary Winner (Grades 2-3)
Yoshi’s Big Swim: One Turtle’s Epic Journey Home, written by Mary Wagley Copp, illustrated by Kaja Kajfez [not yet in library collection]
“Yoshi’s Big Swim chronicles the impressive true story of Yoshi, a loggerhead turtle who was rescued by fishermen, then rehabilitated and cared for by scientists for many years . . . But then, many years later, Yoshi let them know that it was time for her to move on . . . Discover an amazing story celebrating teamwork, science, and an animal hero who swam more than 22,000 miles to her true home-the longest journey of any animal ever tracked . . .”
Intermediate Winner (Grades 4-6)
Invisible, written by Christina Diaz Gonzalez, illustrated by Gabriela Epstein
“Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? . . . they’re stuck together when they’re forced to complete their school’s community service hours. Although they’re sure they have nothing in common with one another, some people see them as all the same–just five Spanish-speaking kids . . . they must decide whether they are each willing to expose their own secrets to help–or if remaining invisible is the only way to survive middle school.”
Middle School Winner (Grades 7-8)
Starfish by Lisa Fipps
“Bullied and shamed her whole life for being fat, twelve-year-old Ellie finally gains the confidence to stand up for herself, with the help of some wonderful new allies.”
