Jane Geske Award Nominations Due July 15, 2010

Nominations are sought for the Nebraska Center for the Book’s 2010 Jane Geske Award. Established in recognition of Geske’s contributions to the well-being of the libraries of Nebraska, the award recognizes a Nebraska association, organization, business, library, school, academic institution, or other group that has made an exceptional long-term contribution to the Nebraska Community of the Book in regard to literacy, books, reading, libraries, bookselling, and/or writing in Nebraska. Geske, former Nebraska Library Commission Director, was a founding member of the Nebraska Center for the Book and a long-time, active participant in many Nebraska library and literary activities. The 2009 Jane Geske Award was presented to the Golden Sower Award Committee of the Nebraska Library Association’s School, Children’s, and Young People’s Section. The Golden Sower Award is Nebraska’s children’s choice award for literature. Thousands of Nebraska students participate in the Golden Sower Award program each year, with 66,648 children voting for their favorite reads this year. Nominations and supporting letters must be received by July 15 at Nebraska Center for the Book Jane Geske Award, c/o Rod Wagner, Nebraska Library Commission Director, 1200 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln NE 68508- 2023, 402-471-4001, 800-307-2665, fax: 402-471-2083. The 2010 Jane Geske Award will be presented at the Nebraska Center for the Book Celebration of Nebraska Books on November 6, 2010 in Lincoln. The celebration is open to the public and will include a program highlighting the 2010 One Book One Nebraska selection, The Home Place, by Wright Morris. The celebration will feature the winners of the Nebraska Book Awards, with an Awards Ceremony honoring the winning authors and publishers. Featured winning authors will read from their work. The Nebraska Center for the Book Annual Meeting will also be held on November 6. As additional information about the Celebration of Nebraska Books becomes available, it will be shared via our Facebook page. What organization do you think should be honored this year?