08/28/2026
❄️ 2026 SNOW WILLOW AWARD FINALISTS AT MUENSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY ❄️
Young readers across Saskatchewan are voting for their favourite books! To participate in the 2026 Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice (Snow Willow Category – Grades 7 & Up), readers need to read at least 2 of the 10 finalist titles to cast their vote.
Stop by Muenster Public Library to check out this week's featured Snow Willow Finalists:
🗡️ Among Ghosts by Rachel Hartman
Charl wants to be a heroic swordsman, but when his attempt to thwart a bully ends in tragedy, his dream turns dangerous.
⏳ The End of Always by Rebecca Philips
Isobel must fight against her father’s escalating doomsday paranoia to save herself and her sister from a forced life in a survivalist compound.
🎤 A Fondness for the Reckless by Jennifer Jacoby-Smith
Canadian boy band Ten Past Midnight faces fame, friendship, and first love when a band member vanishes right before a big interview.
🏰 The Mystery of the Haunted Dance Hall by Charis Cotter
Campers sneaking into the woods at night, dead flashlights, and a ghost boy—Bee sets out to solve a spooky summer camp mystery.
🏒 Never Stop Skating by Jesse A. Murray
Moving to Saskatoon brings bullying for Jay, but discovering a talent for hockey opens the door to new friends and the courage to stand up for himself.
🎒 No Purchase Necessary by Maria Marianayagam
Ajay just wants to make his parents proud while fitting in with the cool kids—too bad everyone wants completely different things from him.
🎨 Red Flags and Butterflies by Sheryl Azzam
Gifted artist Lexie hopes helping her dad launch his renovation business will win his support for her dreams, only to find his control tightening.
🏠 Tig by Heather Smith
After months living without electricity, Tig and her brother are taken in by family, but healing from trauma makes adjusting to a new life tough.
🕵️♀️ We Bury Nothing by Kate Blair
Kiera’s internship investigating a WWII POW camp murder uncovers secrets that will change her life forever.
💖 You Started It by Jackie Khalilieh
Dumped right before graduation, Jamie enters a complex fake-dating scheme with a TikTok dancer to complete her relationship bucket list.
📋 Resources & Voting Info
Head over to willowawards.ca to find:
Online voting ballots & vote summary forms
Learning activities & author biographies
Book reviews, bookmarks, posters, and sticker order forms
Visit our display shelf today to grab your next read and get ready to vote! 📚✨
Option 2: Short & Catchy
📚 2026 SNOW WILLOW FINALISTS (GRADES 7 & UP) 📚
Saskatchewan youth: it’s time to read and vote! Read just 2 of the 10 nominated books to cast your vote for the 2026 Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Awards.
All 10 Snow Willow Finalists are featured on our display shelf at Muenster Public Library this week:
🗡️ Among Ghosts – Rachel Hartman
⏳ The End of Always – Rebecca Philips
🎤 A Fondness for the Reckless – Jennifer Jacoby-Smith
🏰 The Mystery of the Haunted Dance Hall – Charis Cotter
🏒 Never Stop Skating – Jesse A. Murray
🎒 No Purchase Necessary – Maria Marianayagam
🎨 Red Flags and Butterflies – Sheryl Azzam
🏠 Tig – Heather Smith
🕵️♀️ We Bury Nothing – Kate Blair
💖 You Started It – Jackie Khalilieh
Visit willowawards.ca for voting ballots, posters, bookmarks, and author biographies!
Ask us at the front desk to reserve your copies today! 👓📖
