Orbis Pictus Award
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The NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children is awarded annually to the writer of an outstanding book of non-fiction for children and young people.
The world of children's literature contains a variety of genres, all of which have appeal to the diverse interests of children as well as potential for classroom teaching. In recent years, however, nonfiction or information books have emerged as a very attractive, exciting, and popular genre. The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), through the Committee on the Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children, has established an annual award for promoting and recognizing excellence in the writing of nonfiction for children.
The name Orbis Pictus, commemorates the work of Johannes Amos Comenius, Orbis Pictus — The World in Pictures (1657), considered to be the first book actually planned for children.
The award is presented by the Orbis Pictus Committee Chair during the Books for Children Luncheon at the NCTE Annual Convention each year. Although only one title is singled out for the award, up to five Honor Books are also recognized.
| Category | Annals | Honor Rolls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Fiction Work for Children | 2009 | all | Books | Authors |
