Georgia Author of the Year Awards | Children's Book nominees
KENNESAW, Ga. -- The nominees for the 2012 Georgia Author of the Year Awards have been announced.
More than 100 authors have been nominated in 12 categories, including Short Stories, which is a new addition in 2012.
Nine local writers will face off to take home the top prize in the Children's Book category:
Robin L. Gordon
Lift: A Gosling's First Flight
A native of Michigan, Gordon has made it her mission to channel positive messages through her picture books. Her website says that she is certified to teach special education and enjoys watching geese in her spare time.