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Knickerbocker Award for Juvenile Literature

In 1991, New York Library Association (NYLA) Section of School Librarians (SSL) established the Knickerbocker Award for Juvenile Literature. It recognizes a New York State author who has demonstrated, through a body of work, a consistently superior quality which supports the curriculum and the educational goals of New York State School.

The award is named for a group of 19th century New York State authors who wished to nurture a national literature. It is presented annually to a living author/illustrator currently residing in New York State.

Tiffany and Company designed the crystal award for which Beverly Choltco Devlin designed the graphic.

NYLA/SSL members nominate New York State authors or illustrators. Nominated authors are placed on an electronic ballot, with voting by NYLA/SSL members to be held each May.

Knickerbocker Award Winners

2012- Emily Arnold McCully 2011- Linda Sue Park 2010- Laurie Halse Anderson 2009 - David Adler 2008 - Richard Peck 2007 - Jerry Pinkney 2006 - Leo and Diane Dillon 2005 - Margery Facklam 2004 - Jenifer Armstrong 2003 - Thomas Locker 2002 - Bernard Waber 2001 - Harry and Norma Fox Mazer 2000 - Mary Jane Auch 1999 - M.E. Kerr 1998 - Cynthia De Felice 1997 - Bruce Coville 1996 - Joseph Bruchac 1995 - Robert Kimmel Smith 1994 - Seymour Simon 1993 - Russell Freedman 1992 - Jean Fritz 1991 - Jean Craighead George