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William Allen White Award 

 

Established in 1952 at Emporia State University by Ruth Garver Galiardo, this award

 

is given to the authors whose books receive the most votes from the children of Kansas in

 

grades 3-5 & 6-8. (Prior to 2001, only one award was given, chosen by children in grades 3 - 8). It honors

 

William Allen White, late editor and owner of the Emporia Gazette and one of

 

Kansas’ most distinguished and beloved citizens.

 

http://waw.emporia.edu/

 

 

For plot synopses and book-related discussion questions and activities,  please visit the website below:

 

http://waw.emporia.edu/winners/pastwinners.htm#1970

 

 

William Allen White Award Books with Forsyth Library Call Numbers:

 

William Allen White Book Award Winners 1953- 2008.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 

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