Dear Members of the Maryland Library Association,
I’m so thrilled to be the recipient of the MLA’s William G. Wilson Maryland Author Award for 2019. I’m already working on the talk I’ll be giving at this year’s conference in Cambridge, MD, and I look forward to connecting with you all there. I’ve been a fan of libraries ever since I got my first card, and librarians have had a huge impact on my life as a reader and writer. I couldn’t be more honored.
My thanks to the MLA, to William G. Wilson, to all the librarians who were involved in the decision process, and to everyone who helped to fund the award’s endowment.
Literarily yours,
Mary Amato
About the Award
The Maryland Library Association established the Maryland Author Award in 1996 to honor Maryland authors. Each year a committee of MLA members grants the award in one of four rotating genres: adult fiction, youth literature, poetry and non-fiction. In recognition of the commitment and efforts of William G. Wilson, a librarian and 1995/96 President of MLA who was instrumental in starting the award and has worked tirelessly to promote its endowment, the award is now named in his honor.
Michael says
It couldn’t happen to a better author, teacher, community builder, singer songwriter..or friend..than you Mary.
Want..obstacle..win! WOW!
Mary Amato says
Thanks!
Anna Doroshaw says
Congrats, Mary! You don’t need an award to be my favorite Maryland author, but it is great to see you recognized.
Mary Amato says
I’m so grateful.
Robert says
Congratulations . Well deserved I’m
Sure.
>>>>> Robert <<<<<
Mary Amato says
Much appreciated, Robert.
Melissa Phillips says
Congratulations from the head of the children’s department at your hometown library! What a wonderful honor!
Mary Amato says
Thank you! I’d love to connect with Libertyville readers at some point!