Sponsor: TLA Honors and Awards Committee

Recognizes: A significant contribution to the world of books and librarianship through the encouragement of the love of books and reading.

Award: A plaque and $100.

Eligibility: Includes but need not be limited to:

• notable professional/bibliographical writing or editing that deals with books, the book arts, reading

• a program in a library that encourages reading and/or the appreciation of books

• creative teaching with books at any level (elementary through university)

• promotion of books and reading by way of news media

• past recipients may not be re-nominated

• nominee must be a member of TLA