Dawn Babb Prochovnic

Dawn Babb Prochovnic has devoted her life’s work to initiatives that support literacy and the literary arts including early literacy enrichment programs; school/library author visits; creative writing workshops; and her educational blog. Dawn received the 2023 Walt Morey Young Readers Literary Legacy Award in recognition of significant contributions that have enriched Oregon’s young readers and was named an Oregon Library Supporter of the Year in 2015 for her work advocating for strong school libraries. Her publication credits include 19 picture books and a contribution to the award-winning anthology, Oregon Reads Aloud. Dawn’s book, The Nest Where I Like to Rest, was a 2011 Oregon Book Awards Finalist, and her latest title, Lucy’s Blooms, was recently showcased by the Children’s Book Council. Learn more at www.dawnprochovnic.com .

Dawn loves to visit schools, libraries, book stores, and community events! Explore the Author Visit tab on Dawn’s website, or contact Dawn for more info.