Eleanor Roosevelt Center Seeks Nominations for Bravery in Literature Award

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Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Fala at Val-Kill in Hyde Park, New York. (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration)

The Eleanor Roosevelt Center is seeking nominations for the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Bravery in Literature. 

During her life, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt fought passionately for literacy, the role of libraries in a democracy, and the universal right to intellectual freedom. As more books are being banned than at any other time in U.S. history, the Eleanor Roosevelt Center will honor authors with the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Bravery in Literature. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 30, 2024.

In February, the award was bestowed on six authors plus an honorary lifetime achievement award to author Judy Blume. However, this year, organizers are opening nominations to anyone who cares about the impact of book bans. 

“Whether you're a student, a reader, or a concerned citizen, use the nomination form to suggest a living author whose book promotes …