What is the Nebraska Golden Sower Award?
The Golden Sower Award is a children’s choice award given annually to authors and illustrators as determined by the votes of thousands of school-age readers from across Nebraska. Golden Sower Awards are given annually representing three categories: Primary, Intermediate, and Young Adult.
Willowdale 4th-5th grade students have the opportunity
to be a part of 2 different Golden Sower programs:
Golden Sower Quiz Bowl Club
Participants must:
- Read all 10 Golden Sower nominees before March 1st
- Pass all Golden Sower quizzes
- Participate in club meetings
- Attend the district quiz bowl in April
Golden Sower Reader
- Read 1 Golden Sower nominee and earn a bookmark
- Read 4 Golden Sower nominees and earn a coupon for a Runza ice cream cone plus eligible to vote for Golden Sower Award
- Read 7 nominees and receive a coupon for a free kids meal at Jason's Deli
- Read all 10 nominees and receive a $5 coupon to a Willowdale Book Fair
Students are welcome to do either program or BOTH! Want to learn more about the Golden Sower Award? Check out the web site at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1neBw4wqTayZk-heKNb9JfZVCJ649w5kx/view
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Kalkowski