FIRST CLASS
PURPOSE AND HISTORY
The purpose of the awards is to recognize and reward excellence in the writing and publishing of books that capture the spirit and enhance awareness of the Great Lakes region. The awards were created in 1995 by the Great Lakes Booksellers Association and the first awards made in the spring of 1996. Following is a list of recent previous winners: Keeping the House, Ellen Baker The Third Coast, Edward McClelland Elijah of Buxton, Christopher Paul Curtis Toy Boat, Randall de Sève, Loren Long (illus.) Voice of the Heartland Award: Partners Book Distributing Dairy Queen, Catherine Gilbert Murdock The Great Lakes Water Wars, Peter Annin Water for Elephants, Sara Gruen The Kindness of Strangers, Katrina Kittle Made in Detroit, Paul Clemens A Good Night Walk, Elisha Cooper
FIRST CLASS US Postage PAID Grand Haven, MI Permit No. 354
GREAT LAKES
BOOK AWARDS
2008
2009
We’re looking for a few good books…
2006
2007
Ursula, Under, Ingrid Hill One Man’s Castle, Phyllis Vine Boxes for Katje, Candace Fleming, illustrated by Stacey Dressen-McQueen Chasing Vermeer, Blue Balliett, illustrated by Brett Helquist Middlesex, Jeffrey Eugenides To Conquer the Air, James Tobin Girl Wonder, Deborah Hopkinson, illustrated by Terry Widener The Dive from Clausen’s Pier, Ann Packer Lake Effect, Rich Cohen Fair Weather, Richard Peck The Shoe Tree of Chagrin, J. Patrick Lewis, Chris Sheban (illus.) - Children’s Honor Book
2002
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An Unfinished Season, Ward Just Bound for Canaan, Fergus M. Bordewich Tonight I Said Goodbye, Michael Koryta Bucking the Sarge, Christopher Paul Curtis
2003
2004
2005
NOMINATION FORM
Titles for the previous years can be viewed on our consumer Web site, www.books-n-authors.com
CRITERIA
• Books by authors who live in the Great Lakes region or books which have a Great Lakes theme or setting are eligible. Please do not submit books that consist primarily of listings. Books must have been published between June 1, 2008, and May 31, 2009. Books in all subject categories are welcome. Please indicate the category and identify children’s titles as such. 2009 award categories are Fiction, General, Children’s Picture Book, Children’s Chapter Book. Additional awards may also be made at the discretion of the judges. Nominations must be received by May 1, 2009. In addition to specific titles, the GLBA is interested in hearing about writers whose work in general embodies the spirit of the region and about publishers with distinguished publishing programs that focus on the Great Lakes region.
NOMINATIONS (Please submit by May 1, 2009, for books published June 1, 2008-May 31, 2009)
Titles
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AWARDS
• • • • • Great Lakes Book Award winners receive a cash award and a ceramic sculpture. The winning titles are featured in the GLBA Holiday Catalog, Books for Holiday Giving. Marketing kits, including stickers, posters, and bookmarks, are sent to booksellers in the Great Lakes region. The award is publicized in the general and trade press. Awards will be presented during the 2008 Fall Trade Show in Dearborn (Detroit area), MI
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Voice of the Heartland: Authors and/or Publishers
(List any authors or publishers that you think deserve special recognition for representing the Great Lakes region in the body of their work.)
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SEND OR FAX TO
Great Lakes Book Awards GLBA 208 Franklin Grand Haven, MI 49417 Fax: 616-842-0051 Questions? Contact the GLBA office at 616-847-2460; fax 616-842-0051 or e-mail info@books-glba.org
Your Name and Address (Publishers nominating their own titles, please send two (2) review copies of each title nominated.)
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