Elizabeth Yates Award

Geographic Scope: Greater Concord area, NH

Purpose

Honors Concord resident and children's author Elizabeth Yates, who was a strong advocate of reading and supported library programs in the Concord community during her lifetime. Given annually to a resident of the greater Concord area who is actively engaged in inspiring young people to read.

Eligibility

• Residents of the greater Concord area
• Must be actively engaged in inspiring young people to read
• May include: authors, illustrators, storytellers, teachers, librarians, or others involved in encouraging reading

Award Details

Award Components:

• Winner recommends $500 worth of books for the Children's Room collection
• Each book bears a bookplate with the awardee's name
• Winner's name is inscribed on the Elizabeth Yates Award plaque displayed in the Children's Room
• Award is presented at a celebration at Concord Public Library

Award History

First awarded in 1994. Recent awardees include:

• 2025: Lin Kelly
• 2024: Terry Farish
• 2022-2023: Deborah Bruss
• 2020-2021: David Elliott
• 2019: Anna M. Allen

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 3957, Concord, NH 03302-3957

How to Apply

1. Complete the Nomination Form (available on the website - click here)
2. Submit nomination for someone who has gone above and beyond to encourage young children to read
3. Mail to: PO Box 3957, Concord, NH 03302-3957
4. Or email to: info@concordlibraryfoundation.org

Note: The award is based on nominations rather than direct applications. Nominations are solicited annually for individuals actively engaged in inspiring young people to read.