From: Lbhcove_at_aol.com
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 13:50:43 -0500 (EST)

The 2011 award goes to J. Patrick Lewis. It is so well deserved. Pat has

been a major voice in the world of children's poetry for the past two decades.

About poetry he once said to me: "Poetry is a blind date with enchantment." A

hearty round of congratulations to a great guy.

Lee Bennett Hopkins

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