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FROM: Mary K Chelton <[removed]@optonline.net>
REC'D: 2/22/05, 10:03 AM

Of possible interest...There's also a link on the SFWA site to one
dealing only with romantic SF.

Mary K. Chelton

New Andre Norton Award for young adult fiction
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The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) has created a
new literary award to recognize outstanding science fiction and fantasy
novels that are written for the young adult market. The award has been
named in honor of Andre Norton, a SFWA Grand Master and author of more
than 100 novels, including the acclaimed Witch World series, many of
them for young adult readers. Ms. Norton's work has influenced
generations of young people, creating new fans of the fantasy and
science fiction genres and setting the standard for excellence in
fantasy writing.

The Andre Norton Award for an outstanding young adult science fiction
or fantasy book is an annual honor that will first be given in 2006.
Nominations will be based on the same process as the SFWA Nebula™
Awards. Any book published as a young adult science fiction/fantasy
novel will be eligible, including graphic novels with no limit on word
length.

"We are thrilled to honor Ms. Norton with this new award," said
Catherine Asaro, President of SFWA. "Many adults today, myself
included, were first introduced to science fiction and fantasy through
her books and have gone on to become readers, fans, and authors
themselves. Andre Norton has done more to promote reading among young
adults than anyone can measure."

Publishers may send books to this year's Norton Award jurors for
consideration:

Sherwood Smith, Chair
Janni Lee Simner
Jean Rabe
Victoria McManus
Greg van Eekhout
Martha Bartter
Catherine Asaro

Posted February 20, 2005

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