 The Jefferson Cup Award Turns 25
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by by Donna J. Hughes
The Youth Services Forum of the Virginia Library Association sponsors the Jefferson Cup Award. The purpose of the award is to encourage the writing of quality books for young people, to give recognition to authors who write in these disciplines, and to promote the reading of books that illustrate America's past.
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Christopher Newport
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by Amy Williams Boykin
In a period when many people in England were searching for a new place to live, Christopher Newport helped bring settlers to the New World. His adventures, sailing skills and leadership helped shape the very landscape of our country into a permanent settlement.
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Mali: Today and Long Ago
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by Melanie Zucker Stanley
Located in the huge Sahara Desert of West Africa, Mali is home to about 11 million people. The inhabitants are diverse and the land is rich with history - but as a poor country today, Mali is faced with many challenges.
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