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Middle East Outreach Council (MEOC) 2008 Children's Book Awards Announced
Established in 1999, the Middle East Book Award recognizes quality books for children and young adults that contribute meaningfully to an understanding of the Middle East and its component societies and cultures. Books are judged on the authenticity of their portrayal of a Middle Eastern subject, as well as on their characterization, plot, and appeal for the intended audience.
The 2008 MEOC award recipients are listed below. To see full descriptions of the plot of each book and to see previous years' award winners, go to: www.meoc.us, and click on "Middle East Book awards" on the left-hand bar.
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"Silent Music: A Story of Baghdad," written and illustrated by James
Rumford. (New York: Roaring Brook Press, 2008).
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[Honorable Mention] "Four Feet, Two Sandals," written by Karen Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammed, illustrated by Doug Chayka. (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdman's Books for Young Readers, 2007). |
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[Honorable Mention] "The Best Eid Ever," written by Asma Mobin-Uddin, illustrated by Laura Jacobsen. (Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press, 2007). |
YOUTH FICTION category: |
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"The Apprentice's Masterpiece: A Story of Medieval Spain," by Melanie Little. (Annick Press, 2007). |
YOUTH NON-FICTION category: |
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"Extraordinary Women from the Muslim World," by Natalie Maydell and Sep Riahi, paintings by Heba Amin. (Lancaster, PA: Global Content Ventures, 2007). |
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