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 students in grades 1-3,   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.

October 6, 2023.
Thanks to YIS LIbrary for sharing these beautiful Sakura Medal posters.

High School Books

Click here to see the HIGH SCHOOL shortlisted print copies that are available from the library.
Click here to access the SAKURA MEDAL WEBSITE to read summaries of the books.
Click here to check what eBOOKS and AUDIOBOOKS are available on Wheelers ePlatform.

Middle School Books

Click here to see the MIDDLE SCHOOL shortlisted print copies that are available from the library.
Click here to access the SAKURA MEDAL WEBSITE to read summaries of the books.
Click here to check what eBOOKS and AUDIOBOOKS are available on Wheelers ePLatform.

Chapter Books

Click here to see the CHAPTER BOOK shortlisted print copies that are available from the library.
Click here to access the  SAKURA MEDAL WEBSITE to read summaries of the books.
Click here to check what eBOOKS and AUDIOBOOKS are available on Wheelers ePlatform.

Graphic Novels

Click here to see the GRAPHIC NOVELS shortlisted print copies that are available from the library.
Click here to access the SAKURA MEDAL WEBSITE to read summaries of the books.

Picture Books

Click here to see the PICTURE BOOKS shortlisted print copies that are available from the library.
Click here to access the SAKURA MEDAL WEBSITE to read summaries of the books.