The North Dakota Library Association selected “Sundogs and Sunflowers: Folklore and Folk Art of the Northern Great Plains” as their first-place choice for the association’s “2011 Notable Document Award.” The book was compiled and edited by Timothy J. Kloberdanz, professor emeritus of sociology and anthropology, and Troyd A. Geist, North Dakota Council on the Arts folklorist and NDSU alumnus.
Librarians from around the state voted on the award, which is presented annually by the association. “Sundogs and Sunflowers” will be sent to the American Library Association for consideration and voting at the national level. Their decision is expected in May 2012.
“We are delighted by this recognition,” Kloberdanz said. “It indicates that the book is being well received by librarians and teachers, as well as readers of all backgrounds. Troyd and I view the book as a real team effort, since literally hundreds of people were involved in this compilation project at one stage or another. So yes, we are very pleased and we hope it also brings recognition to the rich heritage of North Dakota and the entire Northern Great Plains.”