Awards

WNBA Eastman Grant (for librarians)

The Eastman Grant was established to provide funds for librarians who are interested in learning about the publishing process. WNBA offers a grant of up to $750 for a librarian to take a course or participate in an institute devoted to aspects of publishing as a profession. One grant is awarded annually.

The American Library Association (ALA) Publishing Services Department and the ALA Publishing Committee administer the grant. The jury for the grant is to be composed of two members appointed by WNBA and one member appointed by the ALA Publishing Committee.

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WNBA Pannell Award (for bookstores)

In 1981, the WNBA established the WNBA Pannell Awards to recognize and publicly applaud the work of booksellers who stimulate, promote and encourage children's and young people's interest in books. Lucile Micheels Pannell, a founding member of one of the WNBA chapters, was born in the late 1800s. A model bookwoman, her career included teaching in a one-room schoolhouse, working as a librarian, then managing the Hobby Horse Bookshop in Chicago's Carson Pirie Scott department store from 1943 to 1953. Although she had no children of her own, Lucile loved reading to children and introducing them to the world of books. Chicago schools would sponsor field trips to the Hobby Horse Bookshop because children and teachers loved visiting with Lucile to listen to stories and learn about the world of books. This Award is our way to honor Lucile's special role in WNBA's history.

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The WNBA Award (for individual women)

The WNBA Award is presented by the members of the Women's National Book Association to "a living American woman who derives part or all of her income from books and allied arts, and who has done meritorious work in the world of books beyond the duties or responsibilities of her profession or occupation." The award was formerly known as the Constance Lindsay Skinner Award. Its namesake was a playwright, critic, editor, and author active from early in the 20th century until her death in 1939.

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