State Lists for While I Was Away

While I Was Away has been recognized on 7 state lists. The current year's lists also include a link to the list on TeachingBooks. See also the Awards & Distinctions for this title.

New South Wales

  • New South Wales Premier’s Reading Challenge, 2023, 5-6

South Australia

  • South Australia Premier’s Reading Challenge, 2023, Years 6-9

Victoria

  • Victoria Premier’s Reading Challenge, 2023, Years 7-8

Michigan

  • MISelf in Books, 2021, Middle School

Oregon

  • Eloise Jarvis McGraw Award for Children's Literature Finalists, 2022
  • Oregon Battle of the Books, 2022-2023, Grades 6-8

Virginia

  • VA Reads, 2022-2023, Middle Grade