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• Laureen Tedesco   I served as one of three judges in the Young People's Literature category of the North Carolina Book Awards, whose entries consisted of 13 novels, seven fictional picture books, and two nonfiction picture books. I provided justifications for my first, second, and third choices, and participated in the second round of voting to get a clear winner.My top choice,Mid-Airby Alicia Williams, won the contest.The contest was sponsored by the American Association of University Women of North Carolina.   2023 - 2024