Arbuthnot Lecture 2011

ALSC Members, the 2011 Arbuthnot Lecture Committee is gathering ideas for possible speakers at the 2011 Arbuthnot Lecture. If you have someone in mind that you think should be honored, please let us know.

You can contact me at cedwards@denverlibrary.org. Thanks very much for your thoughtful support and contributions.

Carol Edwards
Chair of the 2011 Arbuthnot Committee

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Our task is as follows:
The lecture shall be given by a person who has made a distinguished contribution to the field of children’s literature. The lecturer need not be a resident or citizen of the United States.

RELATED TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Children’s literature: Books published for children up to and including the age of 14.

Lecturer: The Lecturer may be related to the field in any area: author, illustrator, editor, publisher, professor of children’s literature, reviewer, art director, etc.

Distinguished:

• Marked by eminence and distinction; noted for significant achievement.
• Marked by excellence in quality.
• Marked by conspicuous excellence or eminence.
• Individually distinct.

Criteria in identifying a distinguished contribution: Impact of the candidate’s work on the world of children’s literature. Honoring a person who has played a significant role in the field of children’s literature.

Through the Lectureship, the Lecturer has the opportunity to make an additional contribution to the field.

The committee needs to respectfully consider the potential of the candidate to make an additional contribution to the field through the Lectureship. Note: The committee should keep in mind that the award is an opportunity for a scholarly contribution to the field and is not a popularity contest.