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Children's Literature: Orbis Pictus Award

Orbis Pictus Award

The award was established in 1989 to promote and recognize excellence in the writing of nonfiction for children. The name Orbis Pictus commemorates the work of Johannes Amos Comenius, Orbis PictusThe World in Pictures (1658), considered to be the first book actually planned for children. - National Council of Teachers of English

Award-Winning & Honorary Books

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