MARLBORO-The journal of the nonprofit Tasha Tudor Society won first place in the Newsletters & Magazines (with budgets under $500,000) category for their fall/winter 2024 issue as part of the New England Museum Association Publication Award Competition.
All winning entries will be displayed at the New England Museum Association's conference in Manchester, New Hampshire, in November.
Nearly 700 annual members across the country receive the Society's 24-page printed Journal of the Tasha Tudor Society twice a year. The journal features scholarly research into the local children's book illustrator's life and shares newly discovered artwork, as well as items from the society's Permanent Collection.
"It takes about 10 people to produce each issue, including local graphic designer Chris Triebert of Rock River Studios in Newfane. I'm delighted to have the team's work honored," Director Amy Tudor, Tasha's granddaughter-in-law, said in a news release.
The society celebrates the life of Caldecott Medal–winning author, illustrator, and early American lifestyle icon, Tasha Tudor, who published 100 books in her lifetime, many celebrating New England rural life of the 1830s.
She was known for her gardens, farm animals, historic dress collection, and creative projects that included marionette shows, handmade dolls, miniature Sparrow Post mail, Stillwater parties, and more. Tudor died in 2008 at the age of 92.
The society also coordinates 12 volunteer-run chapters across the country and maintains a permanent collection. There is no facility open to the public at this time.
"Our next issue is in production and will be mailed to all members in mid-November." Those who'd like to receive the next issue are invited to join before Nov. 1. Membership starts at $35 a year and donations can be made on tashatudorsociety.org.
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