The Millikin Medal for Excellence in Young Adult Literature
Millikin Medal was founded in 2015 and seeks to give Young Adults a voice at the table in the literature awards world. This year’s committee will discuss the process of selecting finalists, and ultimately, a winner and honor books. The Millikin Medal for Excellence in Young Adult Literature is awarded each spring to a work of fiction, published in the previous year, of outstanding literary merit that inspires a love of reading in a young adult audience. The judging panel for the Millikin Medal consists of current Millikin students and faculty.
The 2024 Millikin Medal for Excellence in Young Adult Literature
SH317
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Presenter(s):
Karley Blau, Olivia Cooper, Jacquelin Anderson, Isabella Blohm, Aubrey Diedrich, Tabitha Barowsky, Lily Bryson
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Rachel Bicicchi, Dr. Kaitlin Glause, Amanda Pippitt
Abstract/Description:
Students who participated in this year’s Millikin Medal will share their thoughts on the process of selecting finalists, reading through the books with a critical eye, advocating for their choices and ultimately voting on the winner. The winner and any honor books will be revealed, and the audience will have an opportunity to share their thoughts and ask the panel questions.