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Regina Medal

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Regina Medal
Awarded for"continued, distinguished contribution" to the field of children's literature
LocationIndianapolis, Indiana
CountryUnited States
Presented byCatholic Library Association
First awarded1959
Websitewww.cathla.org/awards/regina-medal

The Regina Medal is a literary award conferred annually by the Catholic Library Association.[1] It recognizes one living person for "continued, distinguished contribution to children's literature without regard to the nature of the contribution"[2] and several recipients have been neither writers nor illustrators of children's books. It was inaugurated in 1959, and it is administered by the Children's Library Services Section.

On the sixtieth anniversary of the Regina Medal, its history was explored, and its recognition of literary careers that have spanned many generations and the aggregate impact their work has made on education, literacy, art, and librarianship for children was characterized as "immeasurable."[3]

Regina Medal winners

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References

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  1. ^ “The Catholic Library Association’s Regina Medal.” Catholic Library World 89.3 (2019): 176–177.
  2. ^ "Regina Medal". Catholic Library Association (cathla.org). Retrieved 2017-01-11.
  3. ^ “Regina Medal: Honoring Sixty Years of Excellence in Children’s Literature.” Catholic library World 89.3 (2019): 175–181.