BIOGRAPHY Judge: Ted Geltner Finalist: Mary Schmidt Campbell, An American Odyssey: The Life and Work of Romare Bearden An American Odyssey is a deeply researched, well-crafted, and thoughtful look at an intriguing figure in the history of American art. The narrative arc of Romare Bearden’s life, from a, at times, creatively stifled aspiring artist, to an …
The 2019 Georgia Author of the Year Awards was held Saturday, June 15th at Westside Cultural Arts Center. There were 110 nominees in 14 categories. Over 200 authors and literary enthusiasts attended the banquet and ceremony. We would like to congratulate the GAYA winners and finalists for their outstanding literary achievements. Please find below a …
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Congratulations to all of the 2019 Georgia Author of the Year Award nominees. BIOGRAPHY Vincent Coppola, Tommy Malone, Trial Lawyer: And the Light Shone Through…The Guiding Hand Shaping One of America’s Greatest Trial Lawyer William Foege, The Fears of the Rich, The Needs of the Poor: My Years at the CDC Ruby Lal, Empress: The …
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CHILDREN’S BOOK Judge: Carmen Deedy Finalist: Dan Carlton, Ollie and the Wise Old Owl This delightful story may rightly boast an economy of words. The repetitive nature of the story, along with a surprise ending, make Ollie and the Wise Old Owl a perfect bedtime read for younger children. Winner: Vickie McEntire, Little Bird and …
The 2018 Georgia Author of the Year Awards was held this past Saturday, June 16th, at the Kennesaw State University Continuing Education Center. There were 124 nominees in 13 categories. Over 200 authors and literary enthusiasts attended the banquet and ceremony. We would like to congratulate the GAYA winners, finalists, and honorable mention for their …
54th Annual Georgia Author of the Year Awards Please join us for the 54th Annual Georgia Author of the Year Awards Banquet Saturday, June 16, 2018 6 PM-9 PM Kennesaw State University Center, Room 400 This year marks the 54th anniversary of the Georgia Author of the Year Awards (GAYA), the oldest literary award in the …
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Congratulations to all of the 2018 Georgia Author of the Year Award nominees. CHILDREN’S BOOK Carla “Rae” Abshire, Andi’s Perfect Toy Illustrated by Kelsey Wilson Janet Farrar Byington, I Don’t Wanna Wear a Crown! Illustrated by Cheryl Riner Hodge Dan Carlton, Ollie and the Wise Owl Illustrated by Debbie Byrd Sarah Cash, Squeaky and …
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The Georgia Author of the Year Awards (GAYA) is hosted by the Georgia Writers Association (GWA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that hosts a variety of events for the local literary communities. From 1964 to 1993, GAYA was hosted by the Dixie Council of Authors and Journalists, making this award the oldest literary award in the southeast. Since …
Category: BIOGRAPHY Judge: James Taylor Finalist: Patricia Bell-Scott, The Firebrand and the First Lady Opinionated, brilliant, brash, granddaughter of a mulatto slave, untiring civil rights advocate, writer, attorney, and eventually, an Episcopal priest, Pauli Murray’s story remained largely unknown until now. Focusing on Murray’s unlikely and enduring friendship with Eleanor Roosevelt, Patricia Bell-Scott has written …
The 2017 Georgia Author of the Year Awards was held this past Saturday, June 3, at the Kennesaw State University Continuing Education Center. There were 126 nominees in 14 categories. Over 230 authors and literary enthusiasts attended the banquet and ceremony. We would like to congratulate the GAYA winners, finalists, and honorable mentions for their …
