Ellen Raskin designed the first-edition book cover; she later wrote The Westing Game, which won its own Newbery. Ellen Raskin When Léna Roy was 7 years old, her teacher read the first chapter of ...

This award was created in 1997 by Judy Blumenthal Asuleen '75 and Richard K. Raskin in memory of Ellen (Ilana) Raskin '75. It is awarded annually to a rising sophomore or junior who qualifies for ...