Maud Hart Lovelace Award For the first time this year, Harambee will take part in choosing the winner of the Maud Hart Lovelace Award. This is a children’s choice award and its purpose is to encourage recreational reading among school age children. Maud Hart Lovelace was born and raised in Mankato at the turn of the century and was the author of the Betsy and Tacey series of books. Students read at least 3 books from a list of 12 choices. Our school library has multiple copies of these titles but they are also available at public libraries and bookstores. All votes must be turned in by April 1, 2009. Here is the list of books that students will be reading this year: Winner Flush by Carl Hiaasen 2nd Place Lunch Money by Andrew Clements 3rd Place Three Good Deeds by Vivian Vande Velde