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San Fernando Valley Award for Nonfiction

The Friends of the CSUN Library at California State University, Northridge, give a biennial award of $1000 to a writer who has published a significant work of non-fiction dealing directly with the region of the San Fernando Valley. Submissions are not currently being accepted.

The purpose of this award is to recognize important contributions to non-fiction writing about the San Fernando Valley and to promote research and writing related to the region. Judges for this award include select members of the Friends of the CSUN Library Board, members of the faculty at California State University, Northridge, and a member of the University Library faculty or staff.

2018

Winner of the 2018 San Fernando Valley Award for Nonfiction:
Erin K. Schonauer and Jamie C. Schonauer, Early Burbank (Images of America)

Early Burbank Book Cover

 

2016

 

Winner of the 2016 San Fernando Valley Award for Nonfiction: 
Martin M. Cooper, Read All About It!: The Valley Times: 1946-1970

Author Martin M. Cooper at book signing
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