is accepting nominations for the
2005 Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award for Children’s Literature Award criteria
The award is given to a published children's book of literary nature writing (nonfiction or fiction) that captures the spirit of the human relationship with the natural world, and promotes the values that preserve or restore the land for future generations. The book must be written for children between the ages of 7 and 14. Books that are predominantly "picture books" are not eligible. The book must hold a 2004 copyright.
Award Recipient receives $500 cash prize to the author or illustrator, or split equally between both, and the use of Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute's name with the nature writing award for promotional literature. Additional opportunities may be available to visit Northland College, to give a book reading to regional youth.
Submission deadline December 1, 2004
To enter Submit twelve copies of the nominated book to: Public Relations Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute Northland College 1411 Ellis Avenue Ashland, WI 54806
For more information Paula Bonk Phone: (715) 682-1222 Fax: (715) 682-1218 E-mail: pbonk@northland.edu
2004 Award Recipient Isabel’s House of Butterflies by Tony Johnston Illustrated by Susan Guevara