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2017 EJK Bookmaking Competition Awards

Catalog

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Catalogue
2017 Winner’s List
Press Release

Meet the 2017 Winners

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Photo credits: Gregg Richards, Diana Vozza

Special Thanks to the Educators

Each of the teachers and librarians who supervised the winning students received a prize, too: a gift certificate for up to 15 children’s books, courtesy of Penguin Random House—and recognition for an excellent job!

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In the News

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Speakers

They sang the praises of the kids, their hard work and creative spirit.

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Lisa Rosenblum, Brooklyn Public Library Chief Librarian

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Sean Qualls, Guest Artist

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Paul King, Executive Director, Office of the Arts and Special Projects, NYC Dept. of Education

Take a Peak Inside the 2017 City Winners

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Amber Siurano
(Grade 4)

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Elizabeth Abramowitz
(Grade 6)

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Jennifer Huang
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Amber Siurano
(Grade 4)

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Elizabeth Abramowitz
(Grade 6)

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Jennifer Huang
(Grade 12)

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Awards Ceremony Photo Gallery

There was plenty of pride to go around onstage and in the audience, as students, teachers, families and special guests celebrated at Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library.

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