Notes from The Max

Coming Soon: 2011 Essay Judging

Last week, the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring and spring means it's time once again to pick this year's Max Warburg Fellows.

The Max Warburg Courage Curriculum's 2011 Essay Judging - our 20th Anniversary Year Essay Judging - will take place on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. We will gather in the conference rooms on the Lower Level of the McKim Building.

As in years past, we will have two sessions: a morning session from 9am to 12pm and an evening session from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Each session will begin with a brief introduction to the essay judging process by our coordinator, Lexa Marshall. Essay judges work collaboratively to choose the best possible essay for inclusion in our 20th volume of The Courage of Boston's Children.

If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please visit the Events page of our website.

2011 Amelia Bloomer Project List

There are many books available that encourage young readers to dream big and celebrate what makes them unique. Each year, the Amelia Bloomer Project, part of the ALA's Feminist Task Force, sets out to find and recommend the best books for young girls - and boys - from birth to age 18.

Each recommended book has significant feminist content, excellent writing and is age appropriate for a specific age group. These books celebrate and honor strong, smart girls - many of whom act courageously to break barriers, bring about change and help others - and give children of all ages (and genders) examples to look up to.

Amelia Bloomer Project's Recommended Titles are divided into three categories: young readers, middle readers and young adults. Each category is furth divided by fiction and nonfiction. The AB Project also releases a Top Ten list, featuring books that are appropriate for all ages.

The Amelia Bloomer Project is currently accepting field nominations for its 2012 list. If you have a book you would like to nominate, read through the book criteria and then fill out a form. Nominations are open until October 1, 2011.