The National Council of Teachers of English Poetry Committee, gathering in Las Vegas, announced yesterday that Joyce Sidman has won the 2013 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. The award was established in 1977 to honor a living American poet for his or her aggregate work for children ages 3 to 13 and is now given every other year. PACYA will feature Joyce and her meticulously crafted verse in the near future on Poetry at Play. Kudos to Joyce!
Over a period of 12 years, Joyce has produced a body of work that is incredible. Congratulations to the 17th Recipient of the award – the first award for poetry in the United States.
Joyce, congratulations. I’m delighted. Can’t think of anyone more deserving. I look forward to your next book, and the next, and the next.
Be sure to check out Joyce’s excellent essay in School Library Journal about why she writes poetry:
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/articles/collectiondevelopment/893901-343/why_i_write_poetry_a.html.csp
Yes! Joyce Sidman is a fabulous choice and I love her SLJ essay–thanks for posting the link, Steven!
Sidman rules! Sidman rules!
Congratulations Joyce! No one deserves it more!