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The Donna Norvell Book Award was established in 2005, by the
Oklahoma Library Association and will be
given annually beginning in 2006. The Donna Norvell Book Award honors a
book that has made a significant contribution to the field of literature
for children through third grade. These works are defined as those
written and illustrated to present, organize and interpret material for
children. This award is a librarian’s choice award and is selected by
the librarians who are members of the Oklahoma Library Association’s
Sequoyah Book Award Committee. The
award is named for Donna Norvell, Children’s Consultant for the Oklahoma
Department of Libraries from 1992-2004, who passed away in 2004. This
award honors Donna’s contributions to the development of the library
profession in Oklahoma. She was known throughout the state and respected
for her expertise and intelligence regarding children’s development,
literature, services, and libraries.
The medal was designed by Oklahoma artist and author Kim Doner. |
