For her incredible body of work in children’s literature, Wisconsin resident Pat Zietlow Miller was selected as the 2021 Wisconsin Notable Children’s Author.

Miller has written a variety of stories for children with relatable characters and engaging, inclusive storylines. She has received much acclaim for her writing, including starred reviews, honors, and awards for her works. The Children’s Book Award Committee is delighted to present this award to such an inspiring and dedicated storyteller.

BE KIND made the New York Times picture book bestseller list. It spent 10 weeks on the list, peaking at No. 4.

Sponsored by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), the award was for the best picture book text of 2013.

Here are the other winners in other categories. (P.S. They are amazing.) I got to go to Los Angeles and give a speech. Click on the image at the bottom of this page to hear what I said.

This award, given by the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, is for new writers whose work celebrates the diversity in our culture. See the other awesome honorees.

This award is given for picture book writing and is presented by the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC). It honors the work of Charlotte Zolotow, a distinguished children's book editor for 38 years with Harper Junior Books, and author of more than 70 picture books. My book was an honor book in 2014. See all the outstanding recognized books.

This award is sponsored by the Friends of American Authors, a group that recognizes emerging writers. See the previous winners.

Sponsored by the SCBWI, this award is voted on by SCBWI members in the Midwest Region. Here’s a look at winners from each region.

Here’s a link to the incredible company she was in.

SOPHIE’S SQUASH was named a noteworthy title, along with five other books. THE YEAR OF BILLY MILLER by Kevin Henkes won the award.