I LOVE Blueberries Book of the Year

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its 19th Book of the Year award to author Shannon Anderson for “I LOVE Blueberries.” The award was presented at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 107th Convention.

Told through Jolie’s comical scrapbook-style journal entries and Margot’s creative sketchbook, “I LOVE Blueberries” teaches young readers how they can create a plan and work together to not only grow blueberries but also develop a new friendship.

Anderson is a TEDx speaker, certified brain coach and award-winning children’s book author who has spent over 26 years inspiring young minds as an elementary school teacher and professor. She wrote this year’s Book of the Year, “I LOVE Blueberries,” and its predecessor, “I LOVE Strawberries.”

“It is a huge honor for ‘I LOVE Blueberries!’ to be recognized by the Foundation. I am grateful for the support of the agricultural community and am proud to write stories that teach kids where their food comes from. This book was a team effort, and I share this award with Jaclyn Sinquett for her amazing illustrations, and with the wonderful team at Feeding Minds Press, who helped this book grow. Thank you so much!” Anderson said.

The Book of the Year award springs from the Foundation’s effort to identify “Accurate Ag Books,” a collection of nearly 500 books for children, teenagers and adults that accurately cover agricultural topics. Book of the Year selections are educational, help to create positive public perceptions about agriculture, inspire readers to learn more and touch their readers’ lives as well as tell the farmer’s story. 

The book is available for purchase through the foundation. To accompany “I LOVE Blueberries,” the Foundation has created an educator’s guide and PDF download, as well as an Ag Mag Mini on blueberries.

The mission of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is to build awareness and understanding of agriculture through education. Learn more at agfoundation.org.

Photo credit: American Farm Bureau Federation

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