Kate Berube is a Portland illustrator and author whose first children’s book is Hannah and Sugar, a sweet tale about a timid little girl who breaks out of her shell when needed most. “Every day after school, Mrs. P. asked Hannah if she wanted to pet Sugar. And every day after school, Hannah said, ‘No, …
Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Oregon Book Awards! The awards were announced on April 24, 2017 at the Armory in Portland. ELOISE JARVIS MCGRAW AWARD FOR CHILDREN’S LITERATURE Kate Berube of Portland Hannah and Sugar (Abrams Books for Young Readers) LESLIE BRADSHAW AWARD FOR YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE Deborah Hopkinson of West Linn Courage & Defiance: …
