Australian
Children's Book of the Year 1946 -
Presented annually by the Children's Book Council of Australia since
1946. There was a single category until 1952 - there are now five
categories. Awards are for books written in the previous year by an
Australian citizen. The Judges assess entries primarily for literary
(fiction, drama or poetry) and artistic merit, though appeal to readers
under eighteen years of age is taken into account. Book design and
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of the Year: Older Readers: for books which require of
the reader a degree of maturity to appreciate the topics, themes and
scope of emotional involvement. Generally, books in this category
will be appropriate in style and content for readers in secondary
years. back to top> |
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of the Year: Younger Readers: for books for readers who
have developed independent reading skills but are still developing
in literary appreciation. Generally, books in this category will be
appropriate in style and content for readers from the middle to upper
primary years. back to top> |
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of the Year: Early Childhood: for books for children who
are at the pre-reading or early reading stages. They may be picture
books, picture story books, or texts in which illustrations play a
substantial part in the storytelling or concept development. back
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| Picture
Book of the Year: for the Picture Book genre in which the
author and illustrator achieve artistic and literary unity, or, in
wordless picture books, where the story, theme or concept is unified
through illustrations. back to top> |
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| Eve
Pownall Award for Information Books: for books which have
the prime intention of documenting factual material with consideration
given to imaginative presentation, interpretation and variation of
style. back to top> |
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Australian
Family Therapists' Award for Children's Literature 1987
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Awarded annually by the Australian Family Therapists' Associations
of Australia. The criteria include… appealing to children; a realistic
and balanced depiction of family life - development, dealing with
crises, impact on other family members, respect, and displaying a
full emotional range. Family is defined across a wide range of configurations
- couple, single, repartnered and stepchildren, older relations at
home, etc. The protagonists should be portrayed credibly with attention
paid to historical accuracy and an understanding approach to minorities.
There is a prize for a Children's/Youth Novel and also one
for Younger Readers' Picture Book. Entries close in March for
books published the previous year. back to top> |
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Australian
Multicultural Children's Literature Award 1991-1995
For six years the Federal Government's Office of Multicultural Affairs
presented this award to encourage authors to deal with issues of cultural
diversity in their books for young readers and to present themes of
social justice and supportive community relations in a positive way.
Titles for consideration are taken from those submitted for the CBCA
Book of the Year Awards and judged by the CBCA judges. Last award
made in 1995 as a result of the closure of the Office of Multicultural
Affairs. back to top> |
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Aurealis
Awards 1995 -
Awarded by the publishers of Aurealis for excellence in Australian
speculative fiction - fantasy, science fiction, horror. Works must
have been written by an Australian and first published in the relevant
year. The only books listed here are for Young Adult Novels and Young
Adult Short Stories. back to top> |
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BILBY
1991 - Books I Love Best Yearly.
Queensland's children's popular choice award administered by the Queensland
CBC. The entries are not limited to Australian authors or illustrators.
Awards are announced in September on International Literacy Day. back
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Booktrust Teenage Prize (UK) 2003-.
Awarded annually by Booktrust, an independent national charity that encourages people of all ages and cultures to discover and enjoy reading, the award recognises and celebrates contemporary fiction written for teenagers. back
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The
Blue Peter Awards (UK) 2000 -
Blue Peter is a very long running TV programme aimed at six- to twelve-year-olds.
There are two award categories - the judges' awards (drawn from fifteen
shortlisted finalists under three categories - The Book I Couldn't
Put Down, The Best Book to Read Aloud, and, A Special
Book to Keep Forever) and the voters' awards (voted by children
across the UK via their public libraries in three categories - The
Best Book With Facts In, The Best Book to Share, and, The
Book That Made Me Laugh the Loudest). Voting closes in August
- winners announced in November. back to top> |
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Boston
Globe-Horn Book Awards (USA) 1967 -
Awarded for excellence in literature for children and young adults
in three categories: Picture Book, Fiction (and poetry),
and Nonfiction. Books must have been published in the United
States, though they may have been written or illustrated by citizens
of any country. back to top> |
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Caldecott
Medal (USA) 1938 -
Awarded annually by the Association for Library Services to Children,
American Library Association to "the artist of the most distinguished
American picture book for children." Named in honour of the nineteenth
century British illustrator. Announced in January/February and awarded
that summer. back to top> |
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Carnegie
Medal (UK) 1937 -
Awarded annually by the British Library Association for outstanding
writing in a children's book. The award, up to 1968, was for work
by an author resident in, and published in, the UK. Since that year
it is awarded for any book written in English and first published
in the UK. Presented during the summer of the year following publication.
Named in honour of the nineteenth century Scottish/American philanthropist
who funded the establishment of libraries and public institutions
in the UK and USA. Shortlist announced in May. Winner announced in
July. back to top> |
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Children's
Peace Literature Award 1987 -
Awarded every two years by The Psychologists for the Prevention of
War, a special interest group of The Australian Psychological Society.
It is intended to encourage the peaceful resolution of conflict and
promote peace at the global, local or interpersonal level. back
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COOL
Award 1991 -
Canberra's Own Outstanding List Award
Annual Children's choice book awards voted for by young people in
the Canberra region. First round of nominations in December, close
of shortlist nominations end of first term and announcements made
mid-June. Administered by a committee (convened by the ACT Public
Library Children's Services Librarian) consisting of representatives
from ACT Government, Catholic & Independent Schools, the Children's
Book Council, the Australian Reading Association and the Association
for Teachers of English. back to top> |
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The
Crichton Award 1988 -
Made annually by the Victorian Branch of the CBCA for a picture book
by a first time published illustrator. The award was created to encourage
and recognise new talent in the field of Australian children's book
illustration. back to top> |
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CROW
Award 1991 -
Children Reading Outstanding Writers. Annual South Australian children's
popular choice award run by the Centre for Children's Literature at
the University of South Australia as part of its activities to promote
children's literature. back to top> |
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CYBER
Award 1999 -
Children's Yearly Best Ever Reads
Tasmania's children's choice award in three categories: Older Readers;
Younger Readers; Picture Book. back to top> |
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Dymocks
Children's Choice Awards 1999 -
Children around Australia vote in five categories: Favourite Australian
author; Favourite Australian Picture Book; Favourite Australian Younger
Reader Book; Favourite Australian Older Reader Book, Favourite Australian
Teenage Book. Books must have been published after January 1 of
the preceding year. back to top> |
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Environment
Award for Children's Literature 1995 -
Awarded annually by the Wilderness Society in order to promote a sense
of caring for the natural world through quality Australian children's
literature. There are three categories: Picture Books; Nonfiction;
Fiction. back to top> |
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Esther
Glen Award (NZ) 1945 -
An annual award to the New Zealand author of the book which is considered
by the New Zealand Library Association (now LIANZ - The Library and
Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa) to be the most distinguished
contribution to literature for children. back to top> |
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Gaelyn
Gordon Award 1999 -
This award is made annually for a work of fiction seen by the New
Zealand Children's Book Foundation as one that has stood the test
of time and is generally recognised as a successful, enduring children's
book. It is for a book by a living author; it must still be in print
and have been in print for at least five years. The book must not
have won a major New Zealand award but it may have been shortlisted,
and it may have won an award overseas. back to top> |
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Governor-General's
Awards for Children's Literature (Canada) 1975 -
For the best books by Canadians regardless of where published. Two
categories: Fiction and (since 1977) Illustration. Originally
called Canada Council on Children's Literature Prizes.
Awards are made both for books in English and French. We do not show
the French language award and have listed the English language award
since 1991. back to top> |
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The
Guardian Children's Fiction Award (UK) 1967 -
Awarded to an outstanding work of fiction for children (not picture
books) written by a British or Commonwealth author, first published
in the UK in the preceding year. Books by previous winners are excluded.
A panel of authors and the review editor for The Guardian's
children's book section choose the winner. Shortlist announced in
February, winner announced in March. back to top> |
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The Inkys (Australia) 2007-
Administered by the Centre for Youth Literature, State Library of Victoria. Staff at CYL in consultation with young people and other youth literature professionals provide a list of 10 Australian books and 10 International books from which a short list is selected by a panel that includes four teenagers. Young people aged 12-18 are encouraged to vote for the winner via SMS or on the CYL website. The winner of the Golden Inky must be an Australian book, the winner of the Silver Inky will have been published overseas. back to top> |
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Hans
Christian Andersen Award 1956 -
Awarded every two years by IBBY (International Board on Books for
Young People) to an author, and to an illustrator, living at the time
of nomination, whose complete works have made a lasting contribution
to children's literature. Nominations are put forward by national
sections of IBBY and the final selection is made by an international
jury of children's literature specialists. back to
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John
Newbery Medal (USA) 1922 -
Named after John Newbery, an English bookseller and publisher who
is credited with producing the first book for children for entertainment
as distinct from education. The medal is awarded annually by the Association
for Library Services to Children of the American Library Association,
to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature
for children published in the preceding year. January/February announcement
-presented in that summer. back to top> |
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Kate
Greenaway Medal (UK) 1956 -
Awarded annually by the British Library Association for outstanding
illustration of a children's book published in the UK. Presented during
the summer of the year following publication. Shortlist announced
in May, winner announced in July. back to top> |
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KOALA
1987 -
Kids Own Australian Literature Award.
New South Wales children's popular choice award. Children nominate
and vote on books by Australian authors or about Australia in three
categories: Picture Book, Secondary, and Primary. Awarded in
October each year. back to top> |
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KROC
1990 -
Kids Reading Oz Choice.
Northern Territory's children's popular choice award. Started as NTYRBA
(Northern Territory Young Readers' Book Award - 1983-1986) was reorganised
as KROC in 1990 under the administration of the Northern Territory
Library Promotion Council. back to top> |
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Kurt
Maschler Award (UK) 1982 -
An award made to the author and illustrator of a children's book that
combines excellence in both text and illustration. Shortlist announced
in October, winner announced in December. back to top> |
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Margaret
Mahy Lecture Award (NZ) 1991 -
The Margaret Mahy Lecture Award was established by the New Zealand
Children's Book Foundation in 1991 to provide recognition of excellence
in children's literature, publishing and literacy in New Zealand.
The Award is given to a person who has made an especially distinguished
and significant contribution to children's literature. The recipient
has a cash prize and the opportunity to deliver a public lecture.
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Michael L. Printz Award -
The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.
It is named for a Topeka, Kansas school librarian who was a long-time active member of the Young Adult Library Services Association. The prize was first awarded in 2000.
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Nestlé
Smarties Book Prize (UK) 1985 -
Administered by the Book Trust on behalf of the sponsors Nestlé Smarties.
The work can be awarded either to fiction or poetry written in English
by a UK citizen/resident. The titles are submitted by publishers and
the shortlists chosen by an adult panel, all of whom have expertise
in the field of children's literature. The final awards are chosen
by children. Shortlist in October, announced in November/December.
Awarded in three categories: 5 and under; 6-8 years; 9-11 years.
An overall winner is selected from the winners of the three categories.
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NSW
Premier's Literary Awards 1998 -
There are a number of awards given by the NSW Government through
the Ministry of the Arts. Of these, two are specifically concerned
with children's literature: The Ethel Turner Prize for young
people's literature (for young people of secondary school level)
and The Patricia Wrightson Prize for children's literature
(written for children up to the beginning of secondary school).
Both are for a work of literary merit, fiction, nonfiction or poetry.
Other awards which can be awarded to a writer of children's books
are the overall Book of the Year, the Ethnic Affairs Commission
Award for portraying the interaction of Australia's diverse
cultures and the Special Award for a distinctive contribution
to Australian literature. back to top>
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New
Zealand Post Children's Book Awards (NZ) 1982 -
The awards are sponsored by New Zealand Post and administered by Booksellers
New Zealand. Book of the Year is presented to one of the four
category winners: Picture Book, Junior Fiction, Senior Fiction,
and Nonfiction. In addition there is a Children's Choice
category. The awards have changed three times over the years. Between
1982-1989 they were known as the New Zealand Government Publishing
Awards and were awarded in the categories of Children's Book
of the Year and Picture Book of the Year. In 1986 there
was a Book of the Year Nonfiction. Between 1990 and 1996 the
awards were sponsored by Lever Rexona through its brand AIM toothpaste
and were known as The AIM Book Awards. back
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NZLIA
Young People's Nonfiction Award (NZ) 1986 -
Awarded by the New Zealand Library and Information Association to
promote excellence in nonfiction writing and to emphasise the importance
of children's access to information. Awarded to the New Zealand author
of the book that is considered to be the most distinguished contribution
to nonfiction for young people. back to top> |
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Queensland
Premier's Literary Award 1999 -
Best Children's Book from an Australian author is chosen on
literary merit for 'younger readers' of approximately eight to twelve
years of age. The prize is presented at the Brisbane Writers' Festival
in October. back to top> |
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Russell
Clark Award 1978 -
Awarded by the New Zealand Library and Information Association in
honour of Russell Clark, well known in the 1940s and 1950s for his
illustrations in The Listener and the School Journal.
The Award is given to a New Zealand illustrator responsible for the
most distinguished illustrations for a children's or young adult's
book. Nonfiction as well as fiction titles are eligible. back
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Signal
Poetry Award (UK) 1979 -
Administered by The Thimble Press, publishers of the specialist journal,
Signal Approaches to Children's Books. The winner is
chosen from published work that falls into the categories of: single-poet
collections; anthologies; body of work of a contemporary poet; critical/educational
activity promoting poetry for children - winner announced in Spring.
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Te
Kura Pounamu Award (NZ) 1995 -
Awarded by the New Zealand Library and Information Association for
a distinguished contribution to New Zealand children's literature
written in te reo Maori for children and young people. The author
must be a citizen or resident of Aotearoa New Zealand. back
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Times
Educational Supplement Information Book Award (UK)
Awarded to the best information books. Categories are: Junior Information
Book Award and Senior Information Book Award. Winners announced
in March. back to top> |
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Tom
Fitzgibbon Award (NZ) 1996 -
The Award is available to a previously unpublished writer of
a work of fiction for children aged 7 to 13 years. The author must
be a New Zealand citizen or normally resident in New Zealand. The
award is sponsored by Scholastic New Zealand Ltd and administered
by the New Zealand Children's Book Foundation. back
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Victorian
Premier's Literary Award 1985 -
One section of the awards, begun in 1988, is for children's books.
Up to 1995 this was the Alan Marshall Prize for Children's
Literature (sponsored by Diabetes Australia). From 1996 it became
The Sheaffer Pen Prize for Young Adult Fiction (for a work
of fiction or collection of short stories for a readership between
13 and 20) and from 1998, The Cross Pen Prize for Young Adult Fiction
(for a work of fiction or collection of short stories for a readership
between 13 and 20). back to top> |
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WAYRBA
1980 -
West Australian Young Readers' Book Award. Administered by the School
Libraries Section (WA Group) of ALIA this is the pioneer in Australia's
children's choice awards. There are two categories: Younger Readers
and Older Readers with awards for the most popular in each
category as well as the most popular by a Western Australian writer.
Books are nominated by children from around the State. Books may originate
from anywhere in the world but must have been published in the last
five years and still be in print. back to top> |
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Western
Australian Premier's Book Awards 1990 -
Organised by the Library and Information Services of Western Australia,
the award is open to writers who meet at least one of the following
criteria - 1. Born in W.A., 2. Usual place of residence is W.A., 3.
Resident in W.A. for a minimum of ten years, 4. Work has a W.A. primary
focus. The awards specifically concerned with children's literature
are Children's Books and Dymocks Young Adult's Award.
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Whitbread
Book Awards (UK) 1971-
Awarded to celebrate and promote the best of contemporary British
writing. The four adult The judges for The Whitbread Children's Award
include two children. Announced late January following year of publication.
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Whitley
Awards 1979 -
Awarded annually by the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales.
It is named after Gilbert Whitley, an eminent Australian ichthyologist.
Winners must make either a significant contribution of new information
or present a new synthesis of existing information in a more acceptable
form. back to top> |
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YABBA
1986 -
Young Australian's Best Book Award Victorian children's choice award
administered by the YABBA council formed by Victorian groups interested
in children's reading. Children nominate a short list from books published
in the last ten years. Votes are received in October and awards are
published in November. back to top> |