The Monarch Club is for kids who want to read and vote on a winner for the Monarch Award. This award is designed to encourage Illinois students to read critically and to become familiar with children’s books, authors and illustrators.

The award is named in honor of the Illinois state insect. The winner of the Monarch Award is chosen by students who have voted for their favorite book after reading at least 3 of the books on that year’s nominated list.

Click the link below to print the current book list and reading log from home. Voting ballots may be turned in to any location or by scanning the form and e-mailing it to programmingdept@ppl.peoria.lib.il.us Grades K to 3rd.

Click on the button below to see specific dates and details about the Monarch Club!