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Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award |
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Established in 1996, this award serves to honor internationally renowned Kansas author Bill Martin, Jr., as well as commend outstanding authors/illustrators. It also promotes in young children an appreciation for literature and encourages involvement in promoting quality picture books. Please click here to read more about Bill Martin Jr. |
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Most Recent Winner |
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How To Get a Gorilla Out of Your Bathtub Written by: John Hall Illustrated by: Stephen Gilpen |
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| A printable poster honoring the 2008 Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award Winner has been posted. Please login to print one off for your back to school display in your building. | ||||||||
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Kansas Reading Association Nominee Lists (Click on year to view.) |
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| Wiki Information for 2010 Nominee List Click here (http://ksbillmartinaward.wikispaces.com/) |
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Previous Winners |
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2007-2008 The Great Fuzz Frenzy Written by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel Illustrated by Janet Stevens |
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| 2007 Our Tree Named Steve by Alan Zweibel |
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2006 S is For Sunflower: A Kansas Alphabet by Devin & Corey Scillian Illustrated by Doug Bowles |
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2005 Souperchicken by Mary Jane and Herm Auch |
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2004 The Teddy Bear by David McPhail |
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2003 Goin Someplace Special by Patricia McKissack Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney |
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2002 Click, Clack, Moo Cows that Type by Doreen Cronin Illustrated by Betsy Lewin |
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2001 Crocodiles & Alligators by Seymour Simon |
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2000 Stella Lowella's Runaway Book by Lisa Campbell Ernst |
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1999 The Hat Written and Illustrated by Jan Brett |
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1997 Tops and Bottoms Written and Illustrated by Janet Stevens |
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1996 Bill Martin Jr. passed away on August 11, 2004. |
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