Mar 25 2015
Scott Bonner, director of the Ferguson Public Library in Missouri, has been selected to receive the second annual Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity worth $10,000.
Last summer, the shooting of unarmed teenager Mike Brown by police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson sparked demonstrations and civil unrest, but the Ferguson Public Library "remained open and engaged, thanks to Bonner and the absolutely vital and tireless work of every member of his staff," the ALA noted. "Under his leadership, a traumatic moment in our nation's history was met with an outpouring of support," said jury chair Dora Ho. "Through it all, Bonner served as a quiet hero, directing all media and social media attention toward highlighting the role of libraries and librarians as community hubs of support. We feel that he has been the ultimate example of humility, integrity, and dignity in the face of adversity."
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