William Allen White (WAW) Children's Book Awards first began in 1952, as a way to encourage Kansas students to read and enjoy current book titles. The list of provided books are intended for students in grades 3-5. Please know that some books may be more challenging than others and that reading certain books at home with an adult or older sibling may be beneficial. In April, students who have shown evidence of reading a minimum of five WAW books will be eligible to vote for their favorite.