The Raab Associates Prize for Illustration began in 1999, initiated by 1980 University of Connecticut Alumna, Susan Salzman Raab. Ms. Raab’s... Show moreThe Raab Associates Prize for Illustration began in 1999, initiated by 1980 University of Connecticut Alumna, Susan Salzman Raab. Ms. Raab’s experience in the retail book business and at publishing houses led her to found her own children's book marketing agency, Raab Associates, now based in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. Ms. Raab approached the curator of the Northeast Children's Literature Collection at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, Terri J. Goldich, with the idea of creating a contest open to UConn students of art to bring attention to the field of children's book illustration as well as encourage students interested in the arts and publishing. A cooperative agreement was developed with School of Fine Arts Professor Cora Lynn Deibler. Professor Deibler and Alison Paul, faculty member and donor to the Northeast Children’s Literature Collection, assign an entry for the contest as part of their fall curriculum. This contest is an intensive part of the curriculum and simulates a professional assignment, requiring many hours of work for the students and their teachers. In addition to a cash award provided by Ms. Raab and her husband, David Raab, the winners receive a year's membership in the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators courtesy of SCBWI President Stephen Mooser.The images, Powerpoint presentations when present, and other files are housed in the Archival Masters File Storage system. For access to any images or files see the curator. Show less