Coast to Coast : Exploring State Book Awards

Jane Claes

ISBN 10: 1591587352 / ISBN 13: 9781591587354

Published by Libraries Unlimited, 2010

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - More than a directory, this book examines all aspects of state book award programs.Coast to Coast: Exploring State Book Awards provides a comprehensive body of information about state book award programs: who gives the award, the purpose of the award, the nomination criteria, who votes, what wins, who they impact, and what they mean. The awards are examined as a whole and individually, with special focus on their value to teachers and librarians. Interviews with authors, publishers, booksellers, and award program coordinators augment the award descriptions, illustrating what being an award winner means personally and professionally. Intended to go beyond a mere directory of state awards, which list only criteria and award winners, Coast to Coast offers analysis and comparison of these important awards, as well as an extensive bibliography of awards and award winners.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Coast to Coast : Exploring State Book Awards
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1591587352
• ISBN 13: 9781591587354
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 280W x 216H x 14D millimeters 280 millimeters width by 216 millimeters height by 14 millimeters depth
• Weight: 673 grams

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Synopsis

More than a directory, this book examines all aspects of state book award programs.

Coast to Coast: Exploring State Book Awards provides a comprehensive body of information about state book award programs: who gives the award, the purpose of the award, the nomination criteria, who votes, what wins, who they impact, and what they mean. The awards are examined as a whole and individually, with special focus on their value to teachers and librarians.

Interviews with authors, publishers, booksellers, and award program coordinators augment the award descriptions, illustrating what being an award winner means personally and professionally. Intended to go beyond a mere directory of state awards, which list only criteria and award winners, Coast to Coast offers analysis and comparison of these important awards, as well as an extensive bibliography of awards and award winners.

About the Author

Janet W. Hilbun is assistant professor in the School of Library and Information Science, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX.

Jane H. Claes is an assistant professor of library and information studies at the University of Houston, Clearlake, TX.