| Kerlan Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Given to outstanding writers and illustrators represented in the Kerlan Collection. |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | University of Minnesota's Kerlan Collection |
| First awarded | 1975 |
| Website | www |
The Kerlan Award is a literary award given by the University of Minnesota's Kerlan Collection, a special library focusing on children's literature. Many awards focus on the finished product, but the Kerlan Award is given based on the creative process. It is given "In recognition of singular attainments in the creation of children's literature and in appreciation for generous donation of unique resources to the Kerlan Collection for the study of children's literature."[1]