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[CCBC-Net] Announcement: Mary Ann Rodman Wins 2006 Charlotte Zolotow Award
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From: Kathleen Horning <horning>
Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2006 15:06:00 -0600
Mary Ann Rodman, author of "My Best Friend," illustrated by E. B. Lewis and published by Viking / Penguin, is the ninth annual winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award for outstanding writing in a picture book, given by the Cooperative Children's Book Center, a library of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin Madison. An award presentation, hosted by the Friends of the CCBC, Inc., will be held in Madison in the spring.
With a sure touch, Mary Ann Rodman uses the realistic voices of six and seven-year-olds to bring to life an honest story about friendship. Lily's best friend Tamika is a year older and is close to perfect in Lily's eyes except for one thing: she doesn't know she's Lily's best friend and consequently ignores her most of the time. Still Lily is determined to win Tamika's attention. Whether they've played the part of Lily, Tamika, or both, at one time or another, young listeners resonate with Lily's believable predicament and determination.
The award committee named two Honor Books: "Precious and the Boo Hag" written by Patricia C. McKissack and Onawumi Jean Moss illustrated by Kyrsten Brooker, and published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers; and
"Zen Shorts" written and illustrated by Jon J Muth and published by Scholastic Press.
Established in 1998, the award honors the work of Charlotte Zolotow, a distinguished children's book editor for 38 years with Harper Junior Books, and author of more than 70 picture books, including such classic works as "Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present" (Harper, 1962) and
"William's Doll" (Harper, 1972). Ms. Zolotow attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison on a writing scholarship from 1933 to 1936 where she studied with Professor Helen C. White. The award is given for outstanding writing in a picture book for children in the birth through seven age range.
The award committee also cited nine titles as Highly Commended:
"Binky" by Leslie Patricelli. (Candlewick); "Cool Cat, Hot Dog" by Sandy Turner (Atheneum); "The Hello, Goodbye Window" by Norton Juster
(Michael di Capua Books / Hyperion); "Leonardo the Terrible Monster" by Mo Willems. (Hyperion); "Mutt Dog!" by Stephen Michael King. (Harcourt); "No Haircut Today!" by Elivia Savadier. (A Neal Porter Book / Roaring Brook Press); "Oscar's Half Birthday" by Bob Graham (Candlewick Press); "Snip, Snap! What's That?" by Mara Bergman (Greenwillow / HarperCollins); and Whatever by William Bee (Candlewick).
Members of the 2006 Award Committee were: Merri V. Lindgren, chair
(librarian, Cooperative Children's Book Center, Madison, Wisconsin); Peggy Kelbel (day care provider, Madison, Wisconsin); Stacey Pipson
(library media specialist, Gompers Elementary School, Madison, Wisconsin); Susan Santner (children's librarian, Sun Prairie Public Library, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin); and Kelley Williams (1st grade teacher, Baraboo Public Schools, Baraboo, Wisconsin).
The Cooperative Children's Book Center is a noncirculating library for adults with a professional, career or academic interest in children's and young adult literature. The Friends of the CCBC, Inc., is a nonprofit organization offering lectures, speaker receptions, book sales and other benefits for members, as well as assistance to the CCBC.
For further information contact: Kathleen T. Horning Cooperative Children's Book Center 4290 Helen C. White Hall 600 North Park Street Madison, WI 53706 608 263 3721 horning at education.wisc.edu http://www.education/ccbc/books/zolotow.asp
Kathleen T. Horning, Director Cooperative Children's Book Center University of Wisconsin-School of Education 4290 Helen C. White Hall 600 North Park St. Madison, WI 53706
horning at education.wisc.edu Voice: 608-263-3721 Fax: 608-262-4933 www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/
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Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2006 15:06:00 -0600
Mary Ann Rodman, author of "My Best Friend," illustrated by E. B. Lewis and published by Viking / Penguin, is the ninth annual winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award for outstanding writing in a picture book, given by the Cooperative Children's Book Center, a library of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin Madison. An award presentation, hosted by the Friends of the CCBC, Inc., will be held in Madison in the spring.
With a sure touch, Mary Ann Rodman uses the realistic voices of six and seven-year-olds to bring to life an honest story about friendship. Lily's best friend Tamika is a year older and is close to perfect in Lily's eyes except for one thing: she doesn't know she's Lily's best friend and consequently ignores her most of the time. Still Lily is determined to win Tamika's attention. Whether they've played the part of Lily, Tamika, or both, at one time or another, young listeners resonate with Lily's believable predicament and determination.
The award committee named two Honor Books: "Precious and the Boo Hag" written by Patricia C. McKissack and Onawumi Jean Moss illustrated by Kyrsten Brooker, and published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers; and
"Zen Shorts" written and illustrated by Jon J Muth and published by Scholastic Press.
Established in 1998, the award honors the work of Charlotte Zolotow, a distinguished children's book editor for 38 years with Harper Junior Books, and author of more than 70 picture books, including such classic works as "Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present" (Harper, 1962) and
"William's Doll" (Harper, 1972). Ms. Zolotow attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison on a writing scholarship from 1933 to 1936 where she studied with Professor Helen C. White. The award is given for outstanding writing in a picture book for children in the birth through seven age range.
The award committee also cited nine titles as Highly Commended:
"Binky" by Leslie Patricelli. (Candlewick); "Cool Cat, Hot Dog" by Sandy Turner (Atheneum); "The Hello, Goodbye Window" by Norton Juster
(Michael di Capua Books / Hyperion); "Leonardo the Terrible Monster" by Mo Willems. (Hyperion); "Mutt Dog!" by Stephen Michael King. (Harcourt); "No Haircut Today!" by Elivia Savadier. (A Neal Porter Book / Roaring Brook Press); "Oscar's Half Birthday" by Bob Graham (Candlewick Press); "Snip, Snap! What's That?" by Mara Bergman (Greenwillow / HarperCollins); and Whatever by William Bee (Candlewick).
Members of the 2006 Award Committee were: Merri V. Lindgren, chair
(librarian, Cooperative Children's Book Center, Madison, Wisconsin); Peggy Kelbel (day care provider, Madison, Wisconsin); Stacey Pipson
(library media specialist, Gompers Elementary School, Madison, Wisconsin); Susan Santner (children's librarian, Sun Prairie Public Library, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin); and Kelley Williams (1st grade teacher, Baraboo Public Schools, Baraboo, Wisconsin).
The Cooperative Children's Book Center is a noncirculating library for adults with a professional, career or academic interest in children's and young adult literature. The Friends of the CCBC, Inc., is a nonprofit organization offering lectures, speaker receptions, book sales and other benefits for members, as well as assistance to the CCBC.
For further information contact: Kathleen T. Horning Cooperative Children's Book Center 4290 Helen C. White Hall 600 North Park Street Madison, WI 53706 608 263 3721 horning at education.wisc.edu http://www.education/ccbc/books/zolotow.asp
Kathleen T. Horning, Director Cooperative Children's Book Center University of Wisconsin-School of Education 4290 Helen C. White Hall 600 North Park St. Madison, WI 53706
horning at education.wisc.edu Voice: 608-263-3721 Fax: 608-262-4933 www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/
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