Pannell Award Nomination Deadline Extended

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The Women’s National Book Association has extended the deadline for nominations for its 2015 WNBA Pannell Awards to February 14. The Pannell Award will be presented to one general bookstore and one children’s specialty store at this year’s BookExpo America Children’s Book and Author Breakfast.

Nominations may be submitted by customers, sales reps, store personnel, or anyone who has been impressed with the work of an independent bookstore that has been exceptionally creative in fostering a love of reading and books among its young patrons.

Nominations should be sent via e-mail to [email protected] and should include the following:

  1. The name, e-mail address, and phone number of the person making the nomination, as well as his or her connection to the nominated bookstore
  2. A brief statement outlining the reasons for nominating the bookstore
  3. Contact information for the owner/manager of the nominated bookstore

The Pannell Award co-chairs will reach out to all nominated bookstores to request a formal electronic submission that includes a description of the store’s programs, events, activities, goals, and contributions to the local community. Photos, media coverage, letters from customers, and other supplementary material may be included in the submission.

Each award winner will receive a $1,000 check and a framed, signed artwork by a children’s book illustrator.

Penguin Young Readers Group co-sponsors the award, which was established in honor of Lucille Micheels Pannell, founding member of one of the WNBA chapters.