The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) President Frances Roscello selected Bound To Stay Bound Books as the recipient of the 2004 AASL Crystal Apple Award. This Award is given at the discretion of the AASL President to an individual or group who has had significant impact on school libraries and students.

The AASL Crystal Apple Award has been awarded annually since 1993. For more information about the Award or AASL, visit www.ala.org/aasl.