Jennifer Thermes Flora Stieglitz Straus Award 2024 Acceptance Speech

Jennifer Thermes Flora Stieglitz Straus Award 2024 Acceptance Speech

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Author Jennifer Thermes wins the Flora Stieglitz Straus Award 2024 for The Indestructible Tom Crean from Bank Street College Children's Book Committee

The Flora Stieglitz Straus Award

Established in 1994 to honor Flora Straus, who led the Children’s Book Committee for many years, this award is presented annually for a distinguished work of nonfiction that serves as an inspiration to young people. Flora Straus stood for the values of courage, hard work, truth, and beauty while adapting to a changing world. She believed that books about varying cultures enrich and help all children in their growth. She championed diverse opinions and points of view and was a person of high principles, unfailing courtesy, and deep understanding.

Publication Date

2024

Publisher

Bank Street College of Education

City

New York

Keywords

kid's lit, children's literature, book awards, Bank Street College

Disciplines

Children's and Young Adult Literature

Jennifer Thermes Flora Stieglitz Straus Award 2024 Acceptance Speech

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