The Washington Center for the Book presents the winners and finalists of the 2023 Washington State Book Awards. These honor works of outstanding literary merit published in 2022 by Washington authors. An award is given based on the strength of the publication’s literary merit, lasting importance and overall quality. (Created September 2023)
Contemplations
Finalist for Poetry.
Format: Book
Availability: No Longer Available
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Finalist for Poetry.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
View The Necessity of WildfireThe Birders
Finalist for Picture Books.
Format: Graphic Novel
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View The BirdersWorking Boats
Finalist for Picture Books.
Format: Book
Availability: All copies in use
View Working BoatsNarwhalicorn and Jelly
Finalist for Young Readers.
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: Available
View Narwhalicorn and JellySir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence
Finalist for Young Readers.
Format: Book
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View Sir Fig Newton and the Science of PersistenceThe Turning Pointe
Finalist for Young Adult.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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