Riverby AwardsWinner1998

Given by John Burroughs Association

Other Names: John Burroughs List of Nature Books for Young Readers
7 Works 1,231 Books 51 Reviews 4.1
Since 1926, the Association has awarded the prestigious John Burroughs Medal to the author of a distinguished nature book. The Association added the annual Riverby Award for young readers in 1988 show more and the John Burroughs Nature Essay Award in 1994. The awards recognize works of excellent writing about the natural world. They have to helped propel the careers of many outstanding authors and have expanded their audiences. Award winners have included Aldo Leopold, Rachel Carson, John McPhee, Roger Tory Peterson, and Peter Matthiessen, among many others.

Cash prizes are now given to the winner of each award. Nominations are accepted each summer through a specific deadline for each award. To submit a nomination, click on the link below under the award category.

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