The Quill Award was an American literary award that ran for three years in 2005-2007. It was a "

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-driven award created to inspire reading while promoting

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." The Quills Foundation, the organization behind the Quill Award, was supported by a number of notable

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, then parent of ''

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'', and NBC Universal Television Stations, along with Parade Magazine,

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, Barnes & Noble and the American Booksellers Association. Reed Business Information announced plans to dissolve the awards program in February 2008 and distribute the remaining Foundation funds to non-profit organizations First Book and Literacy Partners. Reed declined to give reasons for the suspension,Reed drops Quills awards sponsorship
, CNN, February 26, 2008.
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'', February 27, 2008. but the awards had produced little effect on book sales, and the televised ceremonies were criticized for being too long and poorly planned.Co-founder cuts support of Quills book award
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Selection process

Winners were selected through a two-part process involving nomination by industry experts and final selection by consumer votes. To be eligible for nomination, a book had to be published in English during the previous year and be included in at least one industry or sponsor listing. Readers selected the winners from among the five nominees selected by the board for each category. However, for the 2007 edition, the choice by public vote was restricted to book of the year, and winners in other categories were chosen by retailers and librarians.

2007 Quill Award winners

*Book of the year: ''Angels Fall'',

Nora Roberts Nora Roberts (born Eleanor Marie Robertson on October 10, 1950) is an American author of more than 225 romance novels. She writes as J. D. Robb for the '' in Death'' series and has also written under the pseudonyms Jill March and for publicatio ...

*Debut author of the year: Diane Setterfield, '' The Thirteenth Tale'' *Audio book: ''

To Kill a Mockingbird ''To Kill a Mockingbird'' is a novel by the American author Harper Lee. It was published in 1960 and was instantly successful. In the United States, it is widely read in high schools and middle schools. ''To Kill a Mockingbird'' has become ...

'', Harper Lee, (read by

Sissy Spacek Mary Elizabeth Spacek (; born December 25, 1949) is an American actress and singer. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and nominations for four Britis ...

) *Children's illustrated book: ''

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David Wiesner David Wiesner (born February 5, 1956) is an American illustrator and writer of children's books, known best for picture books including some that tell stories without words. As an illustrator he has won three Caldecott Medals recognizing the ye ...

*Children's chapter book/middle grade: '' The Invention of Hugo Cabret'',

Brian Selznick Brian Selznick (born July 14, 1966) is an American illustrator and author best known as the writer of '' The Invention of Hugo Cabret'' (2007), '' Wonderstruck'' (2011), ''The Marvels'' (2015) and ''Kaleidoscope'' (2021). He won the 2008 Caldeco ...

*Young adult/teen: '' Sold'', Patricia McCormick *General fiction: ''

The Road ''The Road'' is a 2006 post-apocalyptic novel by American writer Cormac McCarthy. The book details the grueling journey of a father and his young son over a period of several months across a landscape blasted by an unspecified cataclysm that ha ...

'',

Cormac McCarthy Cormac McCarthy (born Charles Joseph McCarthy Jr., July 20, 1933) is an American writer who has written twelve novels, two plays, five screenplays and three short stories, spanning the Western and post-apocalyptic genres. He is known for his gr ...

*Graphic novel: '' Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels, Volume 7'',

Scott McCloud Scott McCloud (born Scott McLeod; June 10, 1960) is an American cartoonist and comics theorist. He is best known for his non-fiction books about comics: ''Understanding Comics'' (1993), '' Reinventing Comics'' (2000), and '' Making Comics'' (20 ...

*Mystery/suspense/thriller: '' What the Dead Know'',

Laura Lippman Laura Lippman (born January 31, 1959) is an American journalist and author of over 20 detective fiction novels. Life and career Lippman was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Columbia, Maryland. She is the daughter of Theo Lippman, Jr., a w ...

*Poetry: ''For the Confederate Dead'', Kevin Young *Romance: ''Angels Fall'',

*Science fiction/fantasy/horror: ''

The Name of the Wind ''The Name of the Wind'', also referred to as ''The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day One'', is a heroic fantasy novel written by American author Patrick Rothfuss. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy ''The Kingkiller Chronicle,'' followe ...

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Patrick Rothfuss Patrick James Rothfuss (born June 6, 1973) is an American author. He is best known for his duology ''The Kingkiller Chronicle'', which has won him several awards, including the 2007 Quill Award for his debut novel, ''The Name of the Wind''. Its ...

*Religion/spirituality: ''Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know - And Doesn't'', Stephen Prothero *Biography/memoir: ''Einstein: His Life and Universe'',

Walter Isaacson Walter Seff Isaacson (born May 20, 1952) is an American author, journalist, and professor. He has been the President and CEO of the Aspen Institute, a nonpartisan policy studies organization based in Washington, D.C., the chair and CEO of CNN, ...

*Business: '' The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't'',

Robert I. Sutton Robert I. Sutton (born 1954 in Chicago) is a professor of management science at the Stanford University School of Engineering and a researcher in the field of evidence-based management. He is a ''New York Times'' best-selling author.

*Cooking: '' Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition'', Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, and Ethan Becker *Health/self-improvement: '' How Doctors Think'', Jerome Groopman, M.D. *History/current events/politics: '' The Assault on Reason'',

Al Gore Albert Arnold Gore Jr. (born March 31, 1948) is an American politician, businessman, and environmentalist who served as the 45th vice president of the United States from 1993 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton. Gore was the Democratic no ...

*Humor: ''I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence'',

Amy Sedaris Amy Louise Sedaris (; born March 29, 1961) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. Most recently, she has appeared in both ''The Mandalorian'' (2019–2020) and '' The Book of Boba Fett'' (2022) as Peli Motto. She played Jerri Blank in the ...

*Sports: '' The Kings of New York: A Year Among the Geeks, Oddballs and Geniuses Who Make Up America's Top High-School Chess Team'', Michael Weinreb

2006 Quill Award winners

*Book of the Year: ''Don't Make a Black Woman Take off Her Earrings: Madea's Uninhibited Commentaries on Love and Life'',

Tyler Perry Tyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry Jr., September 13, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker, and playwright. He is the creator and performer of the Madea character, a tough elderly woman. Perry's films vary in style from orthodox filmma ...

*Debut Author of the Year: Julie Powell for work in '' Julie & Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen'' *Audio Book: '' Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog'', John Grogan *Children's Illustrated Book: ''

If You Give a Pig a Party Laura Joffe Numeroff (born July 14, 1953) is an American author and illustrator of children's books who is best known as the author of ''If You Give a Mouse a Cookie''. Early life Numeroff was born in Brooklyn, New York, and is the youngest of t ...

, Laura Joffe Numeroff *Children's Chapter Book/Middle Grade: '' The Penultimate Peril'', Lemony Snicket *Young Adult/Teen: ''

Eldest ''Eldest'' is the second novel in the '' Inheritance Cycle'' by Christopher Paolini and the sequel to '' Eragon''. It was first published in hardcover on August 23, 2005, and was released in paperback in September 2006. ''Eldest'' has been relea ...

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Christopher Paolini Christopher James Paolini (born November 17, 1983) is an American author and screenwriter. He is best known for '' The Inheritance Cycle'', which consists of the books '' Eragon'', ''Eldest'', '' Brisingr'', ''Inheritance'', and the follow up sho ...

*General Fiction: '' A Dirty Job: A Novel'', Christopher Moore *Graphic Novel: ''

Naruto ''Naruto'' is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village. T ...

, Volume 7'', Masashi Kishimoto *Mystery/Suspense/Thriller: '' Twelve Sharp'', Janet Evanovich *Poetry: ''Amazing Peace: A Christmas Poem'', Maya Angelou *Romance: '' Blue Smoke'',

*Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror: ''

A Breath of Snow and Ashes ''A Breath of Snow and Ashes'' is the sixth book in the ''Outlander'' series of novels by Diana Gabaldon. Centered on time travelling 20th century doctor Claire Fraser and her 18th century Scottish Highlander warrior husband Jamie Fraser, the ...

'',

Diana Gabaldon Diana J. Gabaldon (; born January 11, 1952) is an American author, known for the ''Outlander'' series of novels. Her books merge multiple genres, featuring elements of historical fiction, romance, mystery, adventure and science fiction/fantas ...

*Religion/Spirituality: ''Mama Made the Difference'', T. D. Jakes *Biography/Memoir: '' Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog'', John Grogan *Business: ''The Girl's Guide to Being a Boss (Without Being a Bitch): Valuable Lessons, Smart Suggestions, and True Stories for Succeeding as the Chick-in-Charge'', Caitlin Friedman and Kimberly Yorio *Cooking: ''Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats: A Year of Deliciously Different Dinners'',

Rachael Ray Rachael Domenica Ray (born August 25, 1968) is an American cook, television personality, businesswoman, and author. She hosts the syndicated daily talk and lifestyle program '' Rachael Ray'', and the Food Network series ''30 Minute Meals'' ...

*Health/Self Improvement: ''It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider'',

Jim Henson James Maury Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, animator, cartoonist, actor, inventor, and filmmaker who achieved worldwide notice as the creator of The Muppets and '' Fraggle Rock'' (1983–1987) and ...

*History/Current Events/Politics: ''

An Inconvenient Truth ''An Inconvenient Truth'' is a 2006 American documentary film directed by Davis Guggenheim about former United States Vice President Al Gore's campaign to educate people about global warming. The film features a slide show that, by Gore's own e ...

'',

*Humor: ''Don't Make a Black Woman Take off Her Earrings: Madea's Uninhibited Commentaries on Love and Life'',

*Sports: ''Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game!: A Woman's Guide to Loving Pro Football'', Holly Robinson Peete *''Variety'' Blockbuster Book to Film: '' The Devil Wears Prada'' and its film adaptation, author

Lauren Weisberger Lauren Weisberger (born March 28, 1977) is an American novelist and author of the 2003 bestseller '' The Devil Wears Prada'', a ''roman à clef'' of her experience as an assistant to ''Vogue'' editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. Early life and educa ...

and

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David Frankel David Frankel (born April 2, 1959) is an American filmmaker. Most known as the director of 2006 film, '' The Devil Wears Prada'', he is an executive producer and the director of the first and fourth episodes of the Netflix miniseries ''Inventing ...

2005 Quill Award winners

*Book of the Year: ''

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ''Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'' is a fantasy novel written by British author J. K. Rowling and the sixth and penultimate novel in the ''Harry Potter'' series. Set during Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts, the novel explores t ...

'',

J.K. Rowling Joanne Rowling ( "rolling"; born 31 July 1965), also known by her pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British author and philanthropist. She wrote ''Harry Potter'', a seven-volume children's fantasy series published from 1997 to 2007. The ser ...

, Mary GrandPré (Illustrator) *Debut Author of the Year:

Elizabeth Kostova Elizabeth Johnson Kostova (born December 26, 1964) is an American author best known for her debut novel ''The Historian''. Early life Elizabeth Johnson Kostova was born Elizabeth Johnson in New London, Connecticut, and raised in Knoxville, Tenne ...

for '' The Historian'' *Audio Book: '' The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America: A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction'', Jon Stewart and the Writers of

the Daily Show ''The Daily Show'' is an American late-night talk and satirical news television program. It airs each Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central with release shortly after on Paramount+. ''The Daily Show'' draws its comedy and satire form from ...

*Children's Illustrated Book: '' Runny Babbit: A Billy Sook'',

Shel Silverstein Sheldon Allan Silverstein (; September 25, 1930 – May 10, 1999) was an American writer, poet, cartoonist, singer / songwriter, musician, and playwright. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Silverstein briefly attended university before ...

*Children's Chapter Book/Middle Grade: ''Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'',

, Mary GrandPré (Illustrator) *Young Adult/Teen: '' Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood'', Ann Brashares *General Fiction: '' The Mermaid Chair'', Sue Monk Kidd *Graphic Novel: '' Marvel 1602 Volume I'', Neil Gaiman,

Andy Kubert Andrew Kubert (; born February 27, 1962) is an American comics artist, letterer and writer. He is the son of Joe Kubert and brother of Adam Kubert, both of whom are also artists, and the uncle of comics editor Katie Kubert. He is a graduate of ...

and

Richard Isanove Richard Isanove (born 1968) is a French artist and painter working in the American comic book industry. Early life Richard Isanove was born in the south of France, studied film and animation at the Ecole nationale superieure des arts decoratifs ...

*Mystery/Suspense/Thriller: '' Eleven on Top'', Janet Evanovich *Poetry: ''Let America Be America Again: And Other Poems'', Langston Hughes *Romance: ''44 Cranberry Point'',

Debbie Macomber Debbie Macomber (born October 22, 1948) is an American author of romance novels and contemporary women's fiction. Six of her novels have become made-for-TV movies and her ''Cedar Cove'' series of novels was adapted into a Cedar Cove (TV series), t ...

*Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror: '' The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror'', Christopher Moore *Religion and Spirituality: ''Peace is the Way: Bringing War and Violence to an End'', Deepak Chopra *Biography/Memoir: '' Chronicles, Vol. 1'',

Bob Dylan Bob Dylan (legally Robert Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Often regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture during a career sp ...

*Business: ''

Freakonomics ''Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything'' is the debut non-fiction book by University of Chicago economist Steven Levitt and ''New York Times'' journalist Stephen J. Dubner. Published on April 12, 2005, by Will ...

: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything'', Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner *Cooking: ''Rachael Ray's 30-Minute Get Real Meals: Eat Healthy Without Going to Extremes'',

*Health and Self-Improvement: '' He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys'',

Greg Behrendt Gregory Behrendt (born July 21, 1963) is an American comedian and author. His work as a script consultant to the HBO sitcom ''Sex and the City'' paved the way for co-authoring of the ''New York Times'' bestseller ''He's Just Not That Into You' ...

and Liz Tuccillo *History/Current Events/Politics: ''

1776 Events January–February * January 1 – American Revolutionary War – Burning of Norfolk: The town of Norfolk, Virginia is destroyed, by the combined actions of the British Royal Navy and occupying Patriot forces. * Januar ...

'',

David McCullough David Gaub McCullough (; July 7, 1933 – August 7, 2022) was an American popular historian. He was a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. In 2006, he was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States ...

*Humor: ''The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America: A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction'', Jon Stewart and the Writers of

*Sports: '' Faithful: Two Diehard Boston Red Sox Fans Chronicle the Historic 2004 Season'', Stewart O'Nan and Stephen King The foundation awarded a Quills Corporate Literacy Award to

Verizon Verizon Communications Inc., commonly known as Verizon, is an American multinational telecommunications conglomerate and a corporate component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company is headquartered at 1095 Avenue of the Americas ...

for its support of

programs in the

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References

External links

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