Green Earth Book Award

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be published in the United States during 2008
  • Must be written in English (can be translated into English or be a bilingual book that contains English as one of the languages)
  • Must be a trade book
  • Must contain themes or content related to the environment and the concept of environmental stewardship

Award Criteria

Picture Book, Children's Fiction, and Young Adult Fiction Awards

  • Writing style must be appropriate for the age intended
  • The text and graphics/illustrations meet the standards of high quality literature
  • the text and/or illustrations and other graphics should enhance the reader’s experience and awareness of the theme in the book
  • The book either promotes an inspired understanding of the environment, an awareness of environmental issues, or a celebration of nature
  • The book encourages the concept of environmental stewardship and the role each of us can play in nurturing, protecting, and defending our environment
  • Environmental issues are current and accurately portrayed

Nonfiction Award

Criteria are the same as above with the following addition:

  • The book’s formatting (bibliography, glossary, index, table of contents, captions, appendices, etc.) should enhance the clarity and attractiveness of the subject matter.

Nomination Instructions for 2009

Nominations must be provided by November 1, 2008. We are requiring that any organization or individual that nominates a book provide eight review copies (note that advance reader copies are acceptable). The accompanying nomination form should be completed and sent to Jenny Newton Schmidt, National Program Director at jenny@newtonmarascofoundation.org or to the address below. Review copies of books should be mailed to:

Newton Marasco Foundation
1760 Old Meadow Road
McLean, VA 22102
Attention: Green Earth Book Award

Download the 2009 nomination form (560 KB DOC)

Download the 2009 nomination instructions (155 KB PDF)

Schedule for 2009 Award

Nominations due: November 1, 2008

Winners announced: January 2009

Awards presented: April 14, 2009