In 1991, SLMS/NYLA established the Knickerbocker Award for Juvenile Literature. It recognizes a New York State author who has demonstrated, through a body of work, a consistently superior quality which supports the curriculum and the educational goals of New York State School.
The award is named for a group of 19th century New York State authors who wished to nurture a national literature. It is presented annually to a living author/illustrator currently residing in New York State.
Tiffany and Company designed the crystal award for which Beverly Choltco Devlin designed the graphic.
Established in 1991. Sponsored by the New York Library Association.