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18/01/2005
New Children's Book Award named after Dr Seuss
The American Library Association has created a new award for children's books, to be named after the late Dr Seuss.
The new Award to be named, The Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for outstanding children's literature, will begin next year.
"There is a true magic to Geisel's work, which is clear in the enduring power of such classics as The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham,'" division president Gretchen Wronka said in a statement. "This new award honors that spirit and the authors and illustrators that delight and engage children in reading."
"This is such a wonderful tribute to my husband," said Audrey Geisel, Dr Seuss's widow. "Librarians are critical to instilling a love of reading in young people, and I'm so pleased the ALA and children's librarians will be selecting the best of the best in Dr Seuss' name."
The Newbery Medal and the Caldecott prize, two of the most prestigious awards for children's literature are also awarded by The Association of Library Service to Children.
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