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Mathical Book Prize

Mathical Book Prize 2021 Winners Announcement

Tuesday February 9, 2021 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET

Featuring book readings with Mathical award-winning authors.

Math is more than numbers and equations! The Mathical Book Prize is an annual award for fiction and nonfiction books that inspire children of all ages to see math in the world around them. Award-winning Mathical titles are selected by a nationwide committee of mathematicians, educators, librarians, early childhood experts, and others. Each year’s selections join a growing list of stories ranging from picture books and graphic novels to chapter books and young adult literature. Explore the Mathical Books collection of stories for ages 2-18, with nearly 100 titles to date.

The Mathical Book Prize is awarded by the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI), in partnership with the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), and in coordination with the Children’s Book Council (CBC).
 



To view event resources and book information, visit the Mathical site.

Due to copyrighted content, this video was available until March 1, 2021.


View the final presentation, featuring Dr. James Tanton on the NMF Weekly Math Puzzles Newsletter:

2021 National Math Festival: A Look at the NMF Weekly Puzzle Newsletter with Dr. James Tanton.

 

This event was hosted by David Eisenbud, director of the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) in Berkeley, California, and Elizabeth (Betsy) Bird, co-chair of the 2021 Mathical Selection Committee.

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Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI)

The Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) is one of the world’s preeminent centers for collaborative research in mathematics. Located in Berkeley, California, MSRI’s mission is to advance mathematical research, foster talent, and further the appreciation of mathematics. MSRI strives to make mathematics accessible and exciting to those outside the field through the National... Learn more

Mathical Book Prize

Math is more than numbers and equations! The Mathical Book Prize is an annual award for fiction and nonfiction books that inspire children of all ages to see math in the world around them. Award-winning Mathical titles are selected by a nationwide committee of mathematicians, educators, librarians, early childhood experts, and others. Each year’s selections join a growing list of stories... Learn more