It’s time to hear from election candidates again - this time those running for the Margaret A. Edwards award committee in 2010.
Candidates are: Terry Beck, Roxy Ekstrom, Kathie Fitch, Cathy Lichtman, Mary Anne Nichols, and Maren Ostergard.
First, tell us a little about yourself.
How do you decide if a book is a “window to the world” for young adults?
What strategies would you use to help the group achieve consensus on a winner?
What new, ineligible author do you think might make a great MAE winner in the far future? (Remember that eligible books must have been printed 5+ years prior to the current award year.)
Thanks for sharing your answers with the membership!
Erin Downey Howerton, MAE committee member 2008
The 2010 Michael L. Printz Award Committee is charged to select from the previous year’s publications the best young adult book (”best” being defined solely in terms of literary merit). Now is your chance to meet the hard working folks who want to spend the next year reading, and rereading, and rereading, and taking extensive notes on hundreds of titles competing for this prestigious award.
Running on the spring ballot for the 2010 Printz Committee are:
Priscille Dando, Teri Lesesne, Jack Martin, Richie Partington, Sheila Schofer, Ann Theis, Cheryl Karp Ward, and Carlie Webber.
Candidates:
1. Please tell us a little about yourself.
2. Tell us how you define “literary quality.”
3. The books will be coming at you fast and furious – what’s your reading plan for the year?
4. How do you promote the Printz winners in your library?
Thanks, and have fun introducing yourselves to the membership!
Erin Downey Howerton
2008 Margaret A. Edwards Award Committee Member