1. Orbis Pictus Award Olivia Matthews

2. History & Significance of Award Established in 1990 by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Goal is to “promote and recognize excellence in nonfiction writing” Annual Award one book is awarded up to 5 Honor Books are recognized Named for Orbis Pictus – The World in Pictures by Johannes Amos Comenius

3. History & Significance of Award Orbis Pictus Sensualium (The visible world) by Johann Amos Comenius Published in 1658 Considered to be the first book written just for children http://www.samemory.sa.gov.au /site/page.cfm?u=965&c=3702

4. About the Organization National Council of Teachers of English “The National Council of Teachers of English is devoted to improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels of education.” A professional association of educations in English Studies, Literacy, and Language Arts http://www.ncte.org/ Orbis Pictus Committee Currently 11 committee members Comprised of teachers from all over United States

5. Criteria for Section Nominations: Made by NCTE members or other educators Any nonfiction book can be nominated Includes: biography Excludes textbooks, historical fiction, folklore, or poetry Published in the United States during the previous calendar year. Each nomination should meet the following literary criteria: Accuracy Organization Design Style

6. Winners 2010 The Secret World of Walter Anderson By Hester Bass, ill. By E.B. Lewis 2005 York’s Adventures with Lewis and Clark: An African-American’s Part In The Great Expedition By Rhonda Blumberg 2000 Through My Eyes By Ruby Bridges 1995 Safari Beneath the Sea: The Wonder World of the Pacific Ocean By Diane Swanson 1990 The Great Little Madison By Jean Fritz

7. References Duluth Public Library (2010). Orbis Pictus award for outstanding nonfiction for children. Retrieved April 13, 2010, from http://www.duluth.lib.mn.us/YouthServices/Booklists/ OrbisPictus.html http://www.duluth.lib.mn.us/YouthServices/Booklists/ OrbisPictus.html National Council of Teachers of English (2010). NCTE Orbis Pictus award for outstanding nonfiction for children. Retrieved April 13, 2010, from http://www.ncte.org/awards/orbispictus http://www.ncte.org/awards/orbispictus State Library of South Australia (2007). Orbis sensualium pictus. Retrieved April 13, 2010, from http://www.samemory.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=96 5&c=3702 http://www.samemory.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=96 5&c=3702