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GCPS Wins Two Emmys

The Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences honored GCPS for "Love That Book."

Gwinnett County Public Schools Television (GCPS TV) was honored with two regional Emmy Awards at the 37th Annual Southeast Regional Emmy Awards Gala held in Atlanta last weekend. The winning show "Love That Book!" is a locally-produced television show which takes students and their parents on a reading journey.

The show won in the following categories:

  • Outstanding Achievement: News and Program Specialty Excellence, Category 15 DE, Children/Youth (12 and under) Program – “Love That Book!” Peggy Shivers, media development manager (retired in 2011); Kolinda Scialabba, information specialist; Chris Smith, communications specialist and Brookwood High graduate; and Randall Tolliver, freelance editor.
  • Outstanding Achievement: Crafts Achievement Excellence, Category 49B, Editor - Short Form –“Love That Book!” Greg LaHatte, director of broadcast and distance learning; Chris Smith, communications specialist and Brookwood High graduate; Randall Tolliver, freelance editor.

"Love That Book!" is hosted by storyteller and New York Times best-selling children’s book author Carmen Deedy and explores new books as well as classics. The show's theme song was performed by students from Sugar Hill Elementary students. The series first premiered in the 2010-11 school year.

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