Celebrating Youthful Curiosity and Discovery Through Books and Reading

<p>Director Jim Barnes announcing the 2013 awards</p> Director Jim Barnes announcing the 2013 awards
<p>The 2013 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards medalists!</p> The 2013 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards medalists!
<p>Samuel Carbaugh, illustrator of <em>Forensics</em>, Silver Medalist</p> Samuel Carbaugh, illustrator of Forensics, Silver Medalist
<p>Anita Pinson, author of <em>Voices Across the Lakes, Great Lakes Stories and Songs</em>, Silver Medalist</p> Anita Pinson, author of Voices Across the Lakes, Great Lakes Stories and Songs, Silver Medalist
<p>Ellie Alldredge-Bell, author of <em>Sitting on a Zinnia & Other Sweet Dreams</em>, Silver Medalist</p> Ellie Alldredge-Bell, author of Sitting on a Zinnia & Other Sweet Dreams, Silver Medalist
<p>Guy Kelm (left), author of <em>The Apron;</em> and Brady Bussler, illustrator</p> Guy Kelm (left), author of The Apron; and Brady Bussler, illustrator
<p>Dr. Bena Hartman, author of <em>September's Big Assignment</em>, Gold Medalist</p> Dr. Bena Hartman, author of September's Big Assignment, Gold Medalist
<p>Kathryn Dahlstrom, author of <em>Children of Angels,</em> Gold Medalist</p> Kathryn Dahlstrom, author of Children of Angels, Gold Medalist
<p>Attendees listen as Jim Barnes announces the results</p> Attendees listen as Jim Barnes announces the results
<p>Cathy Kreutter (middle), author of <em>I Know an Old Mzee Who Swallowed a Fly,</em> Silver Medalist; Eric Kreutter, illustrator</p> Cathy Kreutter (middle), author of I Know an Old Mzee Who Swallowed a Fly, Silver Medalist; Eric Kreutter, illustrator
<p>Benjamin Morse, author and illustrator of <em>The Oldest Bedtime Story Ever</em>, Gold and Bronze Medalist</p> Benjamin Morse, author and illustrator of The Oldest Bedtime Story Ever, Gold and Bronze Medalist
<p>Patrick Ledray, author of <em>The Dragon in the Christmas Tree</em>, Silver Medalist</p> Patrick Ledray, author of The Dragon in the Christmas Tree, Silver Medalist
<p>Sheila Dietrich, author of <em>Sammie & Sax in the Land of Quinoa</em>, Bronze Medalist</p> Sheila Dietrich, author of Sammie & Sax in the Land of Quinoa, Bronze Medalist
<p>Carol Harris, author of <em>My Name is Leona</em>, Bronze Medalist</p> Carol Harris, author of My Name is Leona, Bronze Medalist
<p>Wilson Hickman (left), author of <em>The Adventures of Detective Luke</em>, Silver Medalist; Kesmine Hickman, author of <em>Luna: Puppy Detective</em>, Silver Medalist</p> Wilson Hickman (left), author of The Adventures of Detective Luke, Silver Medalist; Kesmine Hickman, author of Luna: Puppy Detective, Silver Medalist
<p>J.S. Friedman, author of <em>Maurice's Valises</em>, Gold Medalist</p> J.S. Friedman, author of Maurice's Valises, Gold Medalist
<p>Chelsea Prince (middle), author of <em>Snowcial</em>, Gold Medalist</p> Chelsea Prince (middle), author of Snowcial, Gold Medalist