Children 6 and under may vote for Indiana’s Firefly Award through May 11 at the Jackson County Public Library, 303 W. Second St., Seymour.

This year’s nominees are “Blocks” by Irene Dickson, “Hooray for Birds” by Lucy Cousins, “Noisy Night” by Mac Barnett, “Spunky Little Monkey” by Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson and “Everybunny Dance!” by Ellie Sandall.

The award is an initiative of the Indiana Center for the Book. This state award is chosen by the Indiana Early Literacy Firefly committee comprised of professionals in Indiana, including teachers, librarians, caregivers and project coordinators, all of whom are involved in early-childhood development.

The purpose of this award is to encourage parents, caregivers and very young children to interact together with exceptional picture books.

Information: Call 812-522-3412, Option 2, visit myjclibrary.org/events or follow the library on Facebook