The Sakura Medal is an annual reading programme in international schools across Japan that encourages students to read and enjoy recently published books from an international list selected by librarians.
At Saint Maur we are participating in the English Picture Book category for grade 2 students, the English Chapter Book and Graphic Novel categories for students in grades 3 to 5, as well as English Middle and English High School categories for secondary students.
Check the notice board outside the library and the Sakura Medal Website for more information.
To view archived Sakura Medal content please click here.
May 8, 2023.
Sakura Medal Winners Announced
We read and read and read and read and read … and then we partied and voted for our favourite Sakura Medal books. Many other students in international schools throughout Japan were also reading and voting and now all the votes have been counted and so it is time to announce the winners!
Click here to see details of the 2023 Sakura Medal Winning Books!
- PIcture Book Winner
- Chapter Book Winner
- Graphic Novel Winner
- MIddle School Winner
- High School Winner
January 9, 2023.
Thanks to YIS Library for sharing these lovely Sakura Medal posters.
Click here to access the SAKURA MEDAL WEBSITE to read summaries of the books.
October 7, 2022.
High School Books
Click here to access the SAKURA MEDAL WEBSITE to read summaries of the books.
Click here to see the HIGH SCHOOL shortlisted print copies that are available from the library.
Click here to check what eBOOKS and AUDIOBOOKS are available on Wheelers ePlatform.
Middle School Books
Click here to access the SAKURA MEDAL WEBSITE to read summaries of the books.
Click here to see the MIDDLE SCHOOL shortlisted print copies that are available from the library.
Click here to check what eBOOKS and AUDIOBOOKS are available on Wheelers ePlatform.
Chapter Books
Click here to access the SAKURA MEDAL WEBSITE to read summaries of the books.
Click here to see the CHAPTER BOOK shortlisted print copies that are available from the library.
Click here to check what eBOOKS and AUDIOBOOKS are available on Wheelers ePlatform.
Graphic Novels
Click here to access the SAKURA MEDAL WEBSITE to read summaries of the books.
Click here to see the GRAPHIC NOVEL shortlisted print copies that are available from the library.