ALA | Michael L. Printz Award Criteria - 0 views
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To select from the previous year's publications the best young adult book ("best" being defined solely in terms of literary merit)
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What is quality? We know what it is not. We hope the award will have a wide AUDIENCE among readers from 12 to 18 but POPULARITY is not the criterion for this award. Nor is MESSAGE. In accordance with the Library Bill of Rights, CONTROVERSY is not something to avoid. In fact, we want a book that readers will talk about.
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The following criteria are only suggested guidelines and should in no way be considered as absolutes. They will always be open to change and adaptation. Depending on the book, one or more of these criteria will apply: Story Voice Style Setting Accuracy Characters Theme Illustration Design (including format, organization, etc.)
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