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Black River author receives state literary award


BLACK RIVER — A local children’s writer has been honored with the New York State Reading Association’s Charlotte Awards.
The award, named for the main character in E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web, was established “to encourage students to read outstanding literature and ultimately become life-long readers,” according to the association’s website. The award also recognizes the authors and illustrators. The award winning books are decided upon by students throughout the state.
Hope I. Marston, who has been nominated in the past, received the 2021 Charlotte Award for the high school ballot for her book “The Walls Have Ears: A Black Spy in the Confederate White House,” published by White Bird Publications. ....

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