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LITERARY AWARDS COMMITTEEThe Literary Award Committee's duties pertain to adult authors and illustrators exclusively. The Committee selects the recipient of the WLA Literary Award; provides additions to the list of Notable Wisconsin Authors/Illustrators and the biographical information which accompanies them; and annually selects a maximum of ten books to receive Outstanding Achievement recognition. Criteria for the WLA Literary Award and the Outstanding Achievement include:
The Committee welcomes nominations. Title, author and/or illustrator, date of publication and author's/illustrator's connection to Wisconsin can be submitted to the current Committee Chair via email. Though not required for consideration, a copy of the nominated work can be mailed to the Literary Award Committee c/o the WLA office. Copies sent will not be returned. Nominations must be received by April 15 of their eligible year. WLA Literary Awards Committee COMMITTEE MEMBERS | 2022Chair: Andrew Prellwitz |