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2021 ​Committee Members

​Jane Corry, chair
Jennifer Fischer, Crook County Library
Deborah Van Detta, Estacata Public Library
Holly Campbell-Polivka, Tigard Library
Korie Buerkle, Newberg Public Library
Darcy Smith, Lebanon Public Library

The award is given in memory of Evelyn Sibley Lampman (1907-1980), noted Oregon teacher, journalist, and author of children’s books.

The Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award was established in 1982 to honor a living Oregon author, librarian, or educator who has made a significant contribution to Oregon in the fields of children’s literature and library services. It is awarded annually by the Children’s Services Division of the Oregon Library  Association. 

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Past Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award Recipients​

Nomination eligibility requirements:

• The person resides principally in Oregon
• The award will be given for personal accomplishments to recognize the individual's contribution and not conferred upon an individual representing the accomplishments of many
• Only living persons may be considered for the award
  
  

Submissions should include:

• Nominee's name
• Nominee's title, address, phone, and email address
• Description of the nominee's significant and lasting contributions over the years that have benefited the children of Oregon
• Letters of support are welcome and helpful

Please send all nomination materials to: csdlampmanchair@olaweb.org

2020 Lampman Award:
​Korie Buerkle

Korie Buerkle's acceptance speech.

​Korie Buerkle is the 2020 recipient of the Evelyn Sibley Lampman award for her significant contribution to Oregon in the fields of children’s literature and library services. Assistant Director and co-manager of Children’s Services at the Newberg Public Library, she has served in various positions on the CSD Board and was 2017-18 OLA Secretary. She currently serves as the Finance Chair on the executive board of OBOB. Korie has been active in the Oregon library community for many years.  She regularly presents at OLA conferences.
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Recently, Korie worked tirelessly to champion the book George by Alex Gino.  A story of a transgender 4th grader, George was on the 2018-19 OBOB list. Its inclusion on the list garnered national controversy, all while she recovered from a concussion received at work. For this the committee received the 2019 Intellectual Freedom Champion as part of the OBOB committee.

Korie continues to advocate for getting diverse books into the hands of kids. She recognizes the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion, and is always learning what she, personally, can do to ensure positive change in the field of children’s literature and library services. She sees the great value in literature that includes characters from marginalized populations, particularly #ownvoices books. One of her more recent projects is a list of Christmas books that provide windows and mirrors to their readers. She shared her list with the Oregon children’s librarian community and invited other librarians to share their ideas in order to have the most comprehensive, updated list possible. Korie often shares what she is learning with other children’s librarians by sharing both successes and challenges through kids-lib.

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Testimonials:
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​Olive, age 10 for George: 
“I think Alex Gino did a really good job at describing a trans kid’s life. It feels really supportive and I am glad that there are books out [there] like this. It’s a window book where you look into someone’s life and feel what they are feeling. It made me feel normal and not alone.” 

Evy, age 11, for George: 
“When I first read George I immediately connected with the book’s main character (Melissa). I felt like I could relate to her because I myself am trans, that I know how she feels… I absolutely loved George and would recommend the book to any adult or child whether trans or not. Actually especially to non trans people because I feel like it would maybe change their view of the world.” 
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Will Worthey, Newberg Public Library Director: 
“Korie is a tireless engine for good in our library, community, and in our state. If any of us ever need an energy boost or a refresher of our innovation mojo she is always willing to follow through. ​

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