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Picture Book Contest Awards and Prizes
2017 Cape Ann Reads Medal Book
coming in 2018
"The Tree In Dock Square," written by Jean Woodbury and illustrated by Bonnie L. Sylvester
Cape Ann Reads Honor Books
"Let’s Go! Animal Tracks in the Snow,"
written by Diane Polley and illustrations by Marion Hall
"Why does my dog sniff other dogs’ butts? (and other important questions)," written and iIlustrated by Mary Rhinelander
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"Faraway Grammie," written by Maura Wadlinger and illustrated by Christina Ean Spangler
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Cape Ann Reads Gulliver Award
These books received Cape Ann Reads Gulliver awards, presented by the juror selection panels in recognition of excellence (concept entirety, breathtakingly stunning illustrations, or memorable writing).
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Along with the four Medal and Honor books, these eleven entries were selected for a group exhibition: “In Process: Selections from manuscripts for original children’s picture books by local artists and writers recognized by the Cape Ann Reads jury selection panels” with the support of the Bruce J Anderson Foundation.
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"The Prince of Winter," written by Martha Shaw Geraghty and illustrated by John Plunkett
"Jimbo and His Mustache," written by Steven Kennedy and iIlustrated by Victoria Petway
"The Best Way Home," written and illustrated by Barbara McLaughlin
"Beauty on the Wing," written and illustrated by Kim Smith
"Bike’s Big Adventure," written by Charles King and illustrated by Alexia Parker
"Henrietta’s Moon Egg," written and illustrated by Claire Wyzenbeek
"If I were a Moose," written by James McKenna and illustrated by Juni Van Dyke
"Above Water: Three Flood Stories, Four Faiths,” written by Gail Seavey and illustrated by James Seavey
"Where in the World is Catherine Abigail," written by Michael LaPenna and illustrated by Leslie Galacar
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"Small Elephant or Small One," written by Kirsten Allenbrook Wiberg and illustrated by Betty Allenbrook Wiberg
"Pumpkin Carving," written by George King and illustrated by Alexia Parker
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Cape Ann Reads Kids Compliment Certificate
** These books received Kids Compliment Certificates, presented by the children's panel of jurors, led by the museum educator at Cape Ann Museum. The panel was comprised of Eli Conlon, 8; Lucas Rodi, 12; Alycia Lopez, 10; Josie West, 10; and John Recroft, 13.
Published since the contest
Dozens of writers and illustrators submitted books for the Cape Ann Reads contest. We were awed by the effort and talent. Jury panels went through multi-phase processes of independent reviews and ratings, spirited discussion, and then additional rounds repeating these steps. We thank the panelists- librarians Justine Vitale, Carol Bender, Kate Strong Stadt, Ann Cowman, April Wanner, Pat Lowery Collins (artist & writer), Giles Laroche (artist and writer), Anna Vojtech (artist and writer), and Bob Ritchie (book dealer and proprietor), as well as Eli, Lucas, Alycia, Josie and John from the kids jury. The disappointing reality is that Cape Ann Reads couldn't publish all the wonderful books that came through and it was necessary to eliminate many promising books. The happy reality is just how mad hot creative and alive the children's book scene is and has been on Cape Ann. We are excited to report that several entrants' books were published since the contest concluded, with more coming and still more that are ready to go.