Her activities to promote books for
children over twenty years have included a key role in organising the 2011
World Final of the Kids Lit Quiz held in Hamilton and coaching local teams for
the popular annual quiz.
“Gerri has been a tireless worker
for children’s books as a librarian, teacher and judge for more than twenty
years,” says Storylines Trust chairperson Dr Libby Limbrick.‘Her
work for School Librarians’ Association (SLANZA) has been acknowledged by merit
awards.
“Storylines is pleased to honour
Gerri with this award as one of the ‘unsung heroes’ of New Zealand literature
and literacy teaching.”
The award, honouring the author and
educator Betty Gilderdale, was instituted in 2000 to acknowledge long-standing
service in the wide field of children’s books and literacy. Previous recipients
have included author Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira, booksellers John and Ruth
McIntyre, creative writing teacher Dr Glyn Strange and literary agent Ray
Richards.
A presentation function is being
held in Hamilton on 30 November.
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