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| Nicola's Books, Ann Arbor | |
Two Michigan booksellers have won this year's Pannell Award, given annually since 1983 to a general bookstore and children's-only bookstore "that excel in contributing to their communities in ways that bring books and young people together." The winner in the General Bookstore category is Nicola's Books in Ann Arbor, and the Children's Specialty Store winner is the Bookbug in Kalamazoo.
A jury of five book industry professionals selected the winners based on creativity, responsiveness to community needs and an understanding of young readers. Nicola's Books was cited for its "over and above" commitment and "partnering skills to benefit children, families, and the community at large."
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| The Bookbug, Kalamazoo | |
The Bookbug was praised for having a "terrific history of civic engagement, actively engaging in all aspects of the local community to stay relevant and of service to children and their families."
The awards will be presented at the Children's Book and Author Breakfast on Thursday, May 30, at BookExpo America in New York. Each winning store will receive a check for $1,000 and framed original art donated this year by James Dean of Pete the Cat series (HarperCollins) and Susan Stockdale, author and illustrator of Stripes of All Types (Peachtree).