The
Patricia Gallagher Book Award
What is the ORA Patricia Gallagher Book Award?
The award is a children’s choice award founded in 1997. It is
named for Patricia Gallagher, a retired Western Oregon professor of
children’s literature who is a former president of ORA. Gallagher
is an active volunteer at the Monmouth Public Library and serves on
the committee to choose the award finalists. It is the goal of the Oregon
Reading Association, a professional organization of approximately 4000
members, to promote literacy and love of reading.
How are the books chosen?
A committee of ORA leaders, school librarians, public librarians, teachers,
and school administrators review and select the books. The books must
be available in paperback, be no more than four years old, hold an innate
appeal to children, and have quality text and illustrations.
Who may vote?
Oregon school children of all ages.
When to vote?
Voting will occur between September 1, 2008 and May 1, 2009
Votes must be reported by May 1, 2009
Where to vote?
Voting may take place in any participating classroom, school library,
or public library in the state of Oregon.
How to report votes?
Report votes by phone, mail or e-mail to Judy Davies
Mail: McCornack Elementary, 1968 Brittany, Eugene, OR 97405
Courier: McCornack Elementary, 4J
Phone: 790-5800 (W)
Email: davies_j@4j.lane.edu
For a copy of the ballot,
CLICK HERE