About the Nutmeg Award
The Nutmeg Book Award encourages children in grades 4-8 to read quality literature and to choose their favorite from a list of ten nominated titles. Jointly sponsored by the Connecticut Library Association (CLA) and the Connecticut Association of Media Specialists (CASL), the Nutmeg Committee is comprised of children's librarians and school library media specialists who are members of our sponsoring organizations.
All books nominated for the award must be:
- A work of fiction, with appeal for readers in grades 4-6; 7-8 respectively.
- Copyrighted in the United States, and first published no more than five years from date of selection;
- Currently in print, and available in paper back;
- Well-written, with strong characterization, a vivid setting, striking language, a well-constructed plot, and a plausible conclusion.
The Nutmeg Book Award offers you an exciting opportunity to connect intermediate readers with notable fiction. We look forward to your input and support in this worthwhile endeavor.
For more information on the Nutmeg Award, please see the following pages:
Last updated on: 5 March, 2008
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CASL, CLA, Baker and Taylor, BWI (Book Wholesalers Inc.), Bound to Stay Bound Books Inc., Follett
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