Good morning,

As of today, we have not received any high school applications for student readers to be on the first ever High School Nutmeg Selection Committee. The deadline is this coming Tuesday, November 15th

 

This will be the inaugural year of a new level to the Nutmeg Book Award! For 2014, there will be three levels to our Connecticut Book Award. The Intermediate Award serves students in grades four through six, the Teen Award is for students in grades seven and eight, and announcing a High School Award for students in grades nine through twelve.

 

We’re looking for dedicated and thoughtful readers currently in grades 10, 11, or 12. Two or three students will be selected to serve on this committee. The input from these readers is taken very seriously and is an important part of the selection process. These students should be willing to read about 60-70 books written for adults or young adults across a variety of genres and be able to speak clearly and comfortably in front of a group of adults. If you know any students who would be a valuable part of this committee, please encourage them to apply.

 

The committee will meet four or five times in a central location based on where the committee members live. The meetings typically take place on a weeknight and run a couple hours (the last meeting may run a little longer when we choose the 10 nominated books).

 

Applications are attached to this message and can be returned via email, mailed, or faxed to

 

Lisa Garofalo

Ellington Middle School

46 Middle Butcher Rd

Ellington, CT 06029

phone 860-896-2339 x131
fax 860-896-2366
lgarofalo@ellingtonschools.net  

 

 

Please respond by November 15, 2011

At this late date, fax or email is preferred. Thank you.

 

If you have any further questions or would like more information, visit the Nutmeg Book Award website at http://www.nutmegaward.org/ or respond to one of the chairpeople listed above.

 

I hope you or your students will consider being part of this wonderful committee!

 

 

Lisa Garofalo

School Librarian

Ellington Middle School & Crystal Lake School

Ellington, CT

lgarofalo@ellingtonschools.net

 

Co-Chair, 2014 Selection Committee
High School Nutmeg Book Award