The long road to Jericho.

Jericho (Book); Hickman, Janet; Children's book awards; Thunder-Pup, The (Book); Ohio State University; Literary prizes; Awards for authors; Job satisfaction of teachers; University faculty

The article presents a speech by author Janet Hickman. Hickman was the winner of the 1995 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for fiction for "Jericho." Hickman teaches children's literature at Ohio State University. Lester's works include "A Cowgirl Romance" and "The Thunder-Pup." Additional article topics include a review of Hickman's career, the influence of her grandmother on her life, her commitment to teaching, and the characters of "Jericho."