Orbis Pictus Award
| Orbis Pictus Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Excellence in the writing of nonfiction for children |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | National Council of Teachers of English |
| First awarded | 1990 |
| Official website | www |
The Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children recognizes books which demonstrate excellence in the "writing of nonfiction for children." It is awarded annually by the National Council of Teachers of English to one American book published the previous year. Up to five titles may be designated as Honor Books. The award is named after the book considered to be the first picture book for children, Orbis Pictus (The World in Pictures), by John Amos Comenius, which was published in 1657.
The 2013 Orbis Pictus Award, covering the 2012 publication year, was announced January 25, 2013:
The award has recognized one book annually without exception since it was inaugurated in 1990; twenty-four books through 2013.
Two writers and no distinct illustrators have won the Orbis Pictus Award more than once.
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