Terms and Criteria:

The Donna Norvell Book Award will be given annually and administered by the Oklahoma Library Association's Sequoyah committee. The only limitation set as to the type of book chosen is for it to be an original work.

The award is restricted to books with authors and illustrators residing primarily within the United States.

The winning title will be selected by the Sequoyah Committee, which consists of an Administrative Team and two reading teams.

The award will be announced simultaneously with the winning Sequoyah Book Award prior to the annual conference of the Oklahoma Library Association.

The award shall consist of a plaque and/or medal honoring the author and illustrator. Both will be invited to the Association's annual conference to accept the award.

Criteria:

• High quality in writing and illustrations.
• Clarity and accuracy of presentation in both text and illustrative material.
• Distinctive use of language and excellent artistic presentation in illustration.
• Stimulating presentation of concepts and ideas.
• Engaging writing and illustrations.
• Style of presentation is appropriate with the age level for which the book is written.