In 1987, the New Hampshire House (?) issued a declaration honoring Yates for her contributions as a "writer, poetess, humanitarian, and protector of the land." The Friends of Concord Public Library established the Elizabeth Yates Award in 1994, given annually to members of the greater Concord community, who have been particularly effective in inspiring young people to read, how cool is that?
Books:
Amos Fortune, Free Man (1951 Newbery Award)
A Book of Hours
Carolina's Courage
Hue and Cry
Iceland Adventure
Is There a Doctor in the Barn?: A Day in the Life of Forrest F. Tenney, Veterinarian
Journeyman
The Next Fine Day
Open the Door: A Gathering of Poems and Prose Pieces
A Place for Peter
Prudence Crandall: Woman of Courage
Sarah Whitcher's Story
Silver Lining
Someday You'll Write
Sound Friendships: The Story of Willa and Her Hearing Dog
Swiss Holiday
With Pipe, Paddle and Song: A Story of the French-Canadian Voyageurs
thanks to:
http://www.cmonitor.com/stories/top100/fxb_yates.shtml
http://www.bethlehembooks.com/authors_illustrators/yates.htm
www.amazon.com