The Teri Lesesne Award

The Teri Lesesne Award

The Teri Lesesne Award for Mentorship and Leadership in Young Adult Literature. The recipient of this award should be someone who exemplifies Teri Lesesne’s:

• Generosity of spirit and welcoming attitude
• Constant and enthusiastic mentorship of scholars, teachers, and librarians
• Fierce advocacy to ensure access to books and literacy for all
• Desire to advance and contribute to YA scholarship
• Depth and breadth of knowledge of the field of YA literature