Maud Hart. Lovelace, famous Minnesota author was born and raised in Mankato at the turn of the twentieth century. Maud loved reading and wrote stories from the time she was a child. Her first poems were printed when she wasonly ten. By eighteen, she had sold her first story. Through her Betsy and Tacy Series, Ms Lovelace has left a lasting history of Minnesota. It is because of her creativity and enduring work that the Minnesota Youth Reading Awards (MYRA) honors Maud Hart Lovelace through this children's and young adult book award. More information about the award can be found here.
2010-2011 Maud Hart Lovelace Award Nominees |
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