Burgess Book Award

The Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award honors excellence in outstanding children's books annually.

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Who didn't grow up reading Beverly Cleary? Love her! #HappyBirthday #She's101 https://t.co/JQQZWQxB4W

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11 times Beverly Cleary totally got your childhood -- and life #HappyBirthday #Shes101 https://t.co/0WTKtWtHaf

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#shovelpdx Portland snowdays are a riot when guys like this come out to play! Long live Portlandia!

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"Ostynn the Ostritch and the Fantasy of Flight" Full of inspiration and hope! Playfully written with lots of colorful art! @kermitweeks

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"What Does It Mean To Be Kind" is delightful, inspiring and adorably illustrated! @ranadiorio
@Stephane Jorisch
@LittlePicklePress

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“The Tales of Arilland” This book may have readers looking at the fairytales a bit differently. Bestselling Author: @AletheaKontis

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This is a must have reference book for all the Harry Potter fans out there! Author: Lynn Boughey, Peter Earnest
Wise Ink Creative Publishing

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“Runaway Smile” A bedtime story that may make kids think about their own smile in a new way. @Nicholas Rossis
Illustrator:Dimitris Fousekis

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“Nanny and Me” A heartwarming story about the relationships and bonding that children have with them. @FlorenceAnnChi Romano @MascotBooks

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“The Improbably Wonders of Moojie Littleman" Young Adult Sci Fi that hooks you at page 1! Author: Robin Gregory
Mad Mystical Journey Press

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“Bounce Back: How to be a Resilient Kid” Helpful ideas for difficult times @Wendy L. Moss PhD @MaginationPress

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"Maurice's Valises: The Muuha of Bang Bua” Cleverly written story with a message. By J. S. Friedman Art: Chris Beatrice
Mouse Prints Press

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“The Nutcracker's Night Before Christmas” A Christmas story by @Keith Brockett (Author), Joseph Cowman (Illustrator)
Sleeping Bear Press

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"Wait for Me" A storybook of empathy and compassion. Author Suzanne Joy Faber
Illustrator: Livi Gosling @Ampersand Inc #GelettBurgessAward

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"The Lemonade Hurricane: A Story of Mindfulness and Meditation" for children
Authors: Licia Morelli and @Jennifer E. Morris
@tilburyhouse

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A heartwarming story of pet adoption! “A Prince of A Dog” Author: Mary Turner Heimstead
Publisher: Archway Publishing

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"The Book Itch" The oldest bookstore in Harlem and its amazing founder, Lewis Michaux, Sr. Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
R. Gregory Christie

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How the Trees Got Their Voices, A delightfully illustrated look at nature and our roles within it.
Author: @Susan Andra Lion @satiama

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“The Circus” Each page a work of art, this is no ordinary circus book! Author & Artist Sarah Kaufman @GreenleafBookGr

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Changing neighborhoods can be scary but there is a silver lining! Butterfly Park @Elly MacKay @runningpress Kids

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"The Whisper" Thoughtfully written and beautifully illustrated Author & Illustrator @Pamela Zagarenski
@HMHKids @HMH Books for Young Readers