Besides books winning awards, authors and illustrators are also recognized. Three special awards are also given to authors and/or illustrators. They are the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal, The May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture Award, and the Margaret Edwards Award.
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal is a prize awarded by the ALA to writers or illustrators of children's books published in the USA who have over a period of years made substantial and lasting contributions to children's literature. The bronze medal is named after its first winner, 20th century American author Laura Ingalls Wilder. Originally awarded every six years starting in 1955; since 2001 it has been awarded every two years. The latest award recipient is Tomie dePaola [2011]. (Who can forget the Little House on the Prairie series by Wilder?!?)
The May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture was established in 1969 to honor American educator May Hill Arbuthnot. The lecture is given each year by an author, artist, critic, librarian, historian, or teacher who has made a significant contribution to the field of children's literature. The 2011 lecture will be given by author Lois Lowry. The award is given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the ALA.
The Margaret Edwards Award is awarded annually by the YALSA division of the ALA to an author for a specific body of his or her work, which has made a significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature. It recognizes an author's work in helping adolescents become aware of themselves and addressing questions about their role and importance in relationships, society, and in the world. It was named for 20th century American librarian Margaret A. Edwards. This year's recipient is Terry Pratchett, author of the following: The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents [c2001], The Wee Free Men [c2003], A Hat Full of Sky [c2004], Going Postal [c2004], The Colour of Magic [c1983], Guards! Guards! [c1989], Equal Rites [c1987], Mort [c1987], and Small Gods [c1995]. The award has been given since 1988.
This week I will visit with K-Jass and 2-Tangeman on Tuesday, March 22nd. K-J will listen to recent Schneider Family Book Award winner, The Pirate of Kindergarten written by George Ella Lyon and illustrated by Lynne Avril. 2-T will listen to Never Trust a Squirrel! written by Patrick Cooper and illustrated by Catherine Walters. On Thursday, March 24th, I will visit with 3-Bruns where we will discover the 800's category, especially jokes and make an autograph book. Later 4-Kahlstorf will play reading for information games.
Next week I go to Kanawha on Tuesday and have class with K-Geelan and 2-Glawe on Thursday.
Keep on Reading!
Mrs. Reiter
K-12 Teacher Librarian
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