44th Annual Conference on Children’s Literature  March 8 & 9, 2013 GCBA Home   Contact Us    Register Now Visit us on facebook    About the Awards    2013-2014 Nominees    2012-2013 Nominees    Past Winners & Nominees    Nominate a Title    Serve on a GCBA Committee    Participate & Vote    Calendar of Events / Deadlines    Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl    Helen Ruffin Essay Contest    Register to Attend    2013 Conference Info    Be a Presenter    Conference Highlights / Photos    Conference Testimonials    Future Conference Dates    Be an Exhibitor    Share Your Good Ideas    Teacher Links & Resources GCBA is an organization committed to rewarding, recognizing and promoting excellence in children’s literature. The Georgia Children's Book Award was established in 1968 by Sheldon Root, a Professor in the Department of Language Education at the University of Georgia to foster a love of reading, and to introduce children to books of literary excellence. We are proud to announce the 2012-2013 Georgia Picture Book Award and Georgia Book Award Winners! 2012-2013 GCBA PICTURE BOOK WINNER 2012-2013 GCBA BOOK WINNER When a Dragon Moves In Written by Jodi Moore Illustrated by Howard McWilliam Hero by Mike Lupica  The Georgia Children's Book  Award is sponsored by:    The Department of Language &        Literacy Education    The College of Education    The University of Georgia  In partnership with:    Georgia Department of Education Get Your Certificate of Participation 2012-2013 Book Awards Get Your Certificate of Participation 2012-2013 Picture Storybook Get Your Printable Bookmarks & Labels Home | Awards | Conference | Contact GCBAC logo designed by: Winnie Smith © 2012 Website by Double Take Designs. All rights reserved.