"Scott O'Dell established this award to encourage other writers-particularly new authors--to focus on historical fiction. He hoped in this way to increase the interest of young readers in the historical background that has helped to shape their country and their world." - Scott O'Dell Award.
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Read the official announcement on the Horn Book Magazine blog Read Roger: The 2014 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction.