Green Earth Book Award

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be published in the United States during 2010
  • 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 Award

  • The writing style captures the child’s interest and is appropriate for the age intended, and the text meets required standards of quality writing.
  • The text and graphics/ illustrations/cover enhance the reader’s experience and awareness of the theme in the book, as well as the general appeal and attractiveness of 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

  • The writing style captures the child’s interest and is appropriate for the age intended, and the text meets required standards of quality writing.
  • The book either promotes an inspired understanding of the environment or an awareness of environmental issues.
  • The book encourages the concept of environmental stewardship and the importance of the role each of us play in nurturing, protecting, and defending our environment.
  • Environmental issues presented are current and accurately portrayed.
  • Information provided in the book’s bibliography, glossary, index, table of contents, captions, appendices, associated web sites, etc. enhances the clarity of the subject matter.
  • The cover, photographs, illustrations, and aesthetic devices enhance the general appeal and attractiveness of the book.

Children’s Fiction and Young Adult Fiction Awards

  • The writing style captures the child’s interest and is appropriate for the age intended.
  • The text meets required standards of quality writing.
  • The book either promotes an inspired understanding of the environment or an awareness of environmental issues.
  • The book encourages the concept of environmental stewardship and the importance of the role each of us play in nurturing, protecting, and defending our environment.
  • Environmental issues presented are current and accurately portrayed.

Nomination Instructions for 2011

Nominations must be provided by November 1, 2010. We are requiring that any organization or individual that nominates a book provide ten 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 2011 nomination form (73 KB PDF)

Download the 2011nomination instructions (137 KB PDF)

Schedule for 2010 Award

Nominations due: November 1, 2010

“Short List” announced: December 2010

Winners announced: January 2011

Awards presented: April 6, 2011