| In 1975, Jeremiah Ludington, owner of Ludington News Company in
Detroit, Michigan, founded the Educational Paperback Association.
To honor his dedication and commitment to the educational paperback
 market,
the EPA in 1979 established the Jeremiah Ludington Memorial Award.
The Ludington award is presented annually to an individual who has
 made a significant contribution to the educational paperback business.
Recipients receive a framed certificate and EPA presents a $2,500
check to the charity of their choice.
Congratulations
to the 30th Annual (2008) Ludington Award winner, Kevin Henkes.
Kevin Henkes was awarded the 2005 Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon. He is the creator of several picture books featuring his mouse characters, including Lilly's Big Day, the #1 New York Times bestseller Wemberly Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book Owen,, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. more
Download a pdf of Kevin Henkes' Ludington citation.
Download a pdf about the Ludington winners.
The past recipients of the Ludington Award are:
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