M. Jerry Weiss Book Award2023

Uitgereikt door New Jersey Literacy Association

Andere Namen: The Jerry (Engels), M. Jerry Weiss Award (Engels)
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The M. Jerry Weiss Book Award was established in 1994 by the New Jersey Reading Association to honor Dr. M. Jerry Weiss, distinguished service professor at New Jersey City University and toon meer nationally known advocate of children’s literature.

Continuing this legacy, the New Jersey Literacy Association and the West Jersey Reading Council now collaborate to present this award, affectionately known as “The Jerry."

Three awards are given in the following Pre-K through Grade 6 categories: picture book, chapter book/novel, and graphic novel.




Award Criteria

Must be published no more than five years before the award is presented

Provides an opportunity for dialogue between diverse populations of students, teachers, and families

Sparks imagination and/or critical thinking and helps students activate or sustain their love of reading

The author of the book must be able to accept the award virtually at the awards presentation




The committee welcomes nominations within a variety of genres that consider diverse viewpoints, equitable representation reflective of New Jersey communities, effectiveness of expression, and imagination.
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Categorieën:
Alle, Graphic Novel (1), Middle Grade Novel (Upper) (1), Middle Grade Novel (Younger) (1), Prentenboek (1)
Jaren:
Alle, 2023 (4)