Cynthia Richey has been director of Mt. Lebanon Public Library for 13 years, but during that time she never left behind her true library love -- children's literature and services.
"I love making a difference in children's lives of all ages and love connecting children with books," Richey said. So it should come as no surprise to those who know her well that Richey, 59, of Mt. Lebanon, has been appointed chair of the 2011 Newbery Award Committee.
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for what is deemed to be the "most distinguished American children's book published the previous year," according to the association Web site.
Link: cywww.post-gazette.com/pg/09140/971252-44.stm
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
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Congratulations Mrs. Richey!
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