Lori Ries

Aggie is a finalist for the Eloise Jarvis McGraw award. Who was Eloise Jarvis McGraw?

Eloise was a children's writer who was awarded the Newberry Medal three times for her novels. She had a great love of history and brought history to life for children as well. She also contributed to the Oz series started by L. Frank Baum. Eloise Jarvis McGraw was born December 9, 1915. She lived in Portland until she died on November 30, 2000. It was a great honor to be nominated under Mrs. McGraw's name.

"As a huge literacy advocate, Ries said she is excited at the chance to introduce children to the world of reading and is hopeful that her books can help instill the love of words that she herself feels."

-By Elena Boryczka The Times
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