We believe it is critical to foster the love of reading which makes us feel less isolated and more connected, sharing Canadian stories with Canadian families. In order to create a sense of community, we are reopening registration allowing families and individuals the opportunity to help choose the winning title of the 2020 Award.
You, our reading community, have asked us to find innovative ways to engage with the RMBA list. Here are some ways you can access our titles.
We are constantly adding options for you to access these materials so be sure to refer back to this page.
Online ebooks and audio books
OverDrive/Rakuten: Using the SORA app (for the Alberta School Library Consortium) or Libby (from your local Public Library) many of the 2020 Rocky Mountain Book Award titles can be accessed in ebook format or audio format. These apps are available from the App Store or from Google Play Store. Check with your local public library or your child’s school librarian for information on how to login to these platforms.
Public Libraries
Edmonton Public Library: https://epl.overdrive.com/library/kids/collection/1072608
Red Deer Public Library: https://rdpl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/107279556_rdpl_kids/1631327117_rocky_mountain_book_awards_2020
Chinook Arch Regional Library System: https://chinookarch.overdrive.com/library/kids/collection/1070505
Parkland Regional Library System: https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/prl/Featured/1791eca7d66340dca70c5143fc59be98
Peace Regional Library System: titles are available in both Overdrive and cloudLibrary https://www.peacelibrarysystem.ab.ca/eResources?formats%5B%5D=eBooks#eresources-list
Shortgrass Regional Library System: https://shortgrass.bibliocommons.com/list/share/264759587_shortgrass_library/1631769379_rocky_mountain_book_awards_2020
SORA – Alberta OverDrive Consortium
Access for SORA is available through your participating school anywhere in Alberta. https://soraapp.com/library/apssdcca/curated-1070981/page-1
Purchasing Hard Copies
University of Lethbridge Book Store offers online purchase, delivery or curbside pick up. https://bookstore.uleth.ca/shop_product_list.asp?catalog_group_id=Mg&catalog_group_name=Qm9va3M&catalog_id=1826&catalog_name=Um1iYSAyMDE5IC0gMjAyMA
United Library Services Information on how to order through United Library Services: https://rmba.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/RockyMountainBookAward-2020-YourPrice-FORM.pdf
United Library Services price list: RockyMountainBookAward-2020-YourPrice-FORM
Additional Information
Janet Wees talks about writing When We Were Shadows ( Second Story Press). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA5NAW01CmE&feature=youtu.be
Once again I say thanks for this! I will work on getting the word out to our grade sevens and their families. I have mulitple copies at work but we are not able (division decision) to get them out to students who want them so…I have a plan AND now that the deadline is extended it will work really well.