Catholic Library Association

This former award was established by World Book, Inc. (formerly Field Enterprises Educational Corporation)and was offered from 1973 until 2008. The award provided an annual grant of up $1500 for the purpose of establishing scholarships for continuing education in school or children’s librarianship. The grant was administered by the CLA Scholarship Committee.

World Book Award recipients:

2009   Adele Mangipano Anne Hoffman

For AASL Pre-Conference Workshops in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 5-8, 2009.

2009    Anne Hoffman

For the Bouchercon 2009 Conference, the World Mystery Convention, in Indianapolis, October 14-18, 2009.

2008   Annette Thibodeaux

For “How We Read Now” Young Adult Literature Symposium, Nashville, TN and “21st Century Strategies for Strengthening Your School Library Program, K-12”, Baton Rouge, LA.

2007   Mary E. Gallagher, SSJ

For “Perspectives in Children’s Literature” Conference, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA.

2007   Anne Hoffman

For “Victorian Secrets and Edwardian Enigmas” Conference, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

2007   Paula Laurita

For American Association of School Librarians Conference, Reno, NV.

2007    Alison Tracy

For participation in a mission to Mamelodi, South Africa to establish and set up a new school library.

2005   Anne Hoffman

For the American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago, IL.

2004   Sally Anne Thompson

For “Highlights Foundation Writers” Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.