he James Madison Book Award is given each year to the book that best represents excellence in bringing knowledge and understanding of American history to children in elementary and middle school.

It is made possible by a gift from Lynne Cheney, who has donated a portion of the proceeds from her bestselling books, America: A Patriotic Primer and A is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women, to underwrite the award.

The award is named after James Madison, the fourth president of the United States, who loved books from the time he was a child and who changed history with the knowledge he gained from reading. Read Mrs. Cheney’s essay on James Madison.

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07.23.08    Lynne Cheney Announces 2008 James Madison Book Award Winner and Lifetime Achievement Award