2021- No book was given the award.
2020- Allies by Alan Gratz
2019- Sythe by Neal Shusterman
Over many years, Blue Spruce nominees and awards have been listed on banned or challenged titles. Titles that have been challenged include: Hate U Give (2018), Fault in Our Stars (2016), The Last Olympian (2011) The Hunger Games (2010) Eclipse (2009), Books in the Harry Potter Series (2001, 2004, 2006, and 2008) It (1994), Bridge to Terabithia (1986), Tiger Eyes (1985). In fact, over the years, over half, of the Blue Spruce Award Winners have been challenged by one entity or another.