Rocky Mountain Book Award 2010

Eric Walters receiving the 2009 Rocky Mountain Gold Medal for Safe as Houses from Committee members Ruth and Terry.

Eric Walters was presented with the 2009 Rocky Mountain Book Award Gold Medal for his voted best by students Safe as Houses. The Gold Medal Presentation ceremony was held at St. Joseph's School in Coaldale.

Eric also visited the following schools and libraries during the week of November 1, compliments of the Rocky Mountain Book Award.

Grande Prairie Public Library
Ecole St Mary - Lethbridge
Meyokumin School - Edmonton
Holy Family Academy - Brooks
Earl Grey Elementary - Calgary

Eric Walters signing books at St. Joseph's School.

Eric Walters at St. Mary's School in Lethbridge.

"We, humans, are unique as a storytelling species. We perceive the world in narrative form and literacy is one of the most important gifts we teach our children. The Rocky Mountain Book Award is an excellent program for developing literacy because it encourages young adults to read a variety of genres by Canadian authors and helps them cultivate and sustain their love of reading.

Michael Pollard
Associate Professor of Education
University of Lethbridge

The Rocky Mountain Book Award invites students and educators to participate in our readers' choice program. This program is designed to stimulate the reading interests of students in grades 4 - 7. The Rocky Mountain Book Award is an Alberta based program designed to connect young readers with exemplary Canadian literature.

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