The Golden Archer Award

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The Golden Archer Award
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Wisconsins Student Choice Literature Award
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Golden Archer History

• Began in 1973 for Gr.4-8
• Named for Marion Archer, teacher
• Wisconsin Educational Media Association (WEMA)
• Three awards

1973
1996
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2001 Golden Archer Award Winners
Primary
Intermediate
Middle
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2002 Golden ArcherAward Winners
Intermediate
Primary
Middle
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2003 Golden ArcherAward Winners
Primary
Middle
Intermediate
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2004 Golden Archer Award Winners
Intermediate
Middle
Primary
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2005 Golden Archer Award Winners
Intermediate
Primary
Middle
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And the newest winners are
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2006 Award Winners
Primary
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2006 Award Winners
Intermediate
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2006 Award Winners
Middle
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Which books should be on the list next year?
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Think about the books

• Characters you never forget
• Plot so exciting it keeps you reading
• Place described beautifully
• Theme so important you live the book
• Style that makes the books sing on in your mind