The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest men of the past centuries....[René Descartes]Waterstone's Childrens Book Prize
- Published on Monday, 24 October 2011 06:32
- Submitted by Junaid Hameed
Waterstone's Children's Book Prize was created to champion new and emerging talent in children's writing. As well as a £5000 cash prize - one of the most valuable for children's writing in the UK - the winning author will see a significant boost in sales, and the promise of ongoing commitment to their writing career from over 300 Waterstone's branches nationwide.
Category: Drama and Issues
Twelve-year-old Mira comes from a chaotic, artistic and outspoken family where it’s not always easy to be heard. As her beloved Nana Josie's health declines, Mira begins to discover the secrets of those around her, and also starts to keep some of her own. She is drawn to mysterious Jide, a boy who is clearly hiding a troubled past and has grown hardened layers - like those of an artichoke - around his heart. As Mira is experiencing grief for the first time, she is also discovering the wondrous and often mystical world around her.
An incredibly insightful, honest novel exploring the delicate balance, and often injustice, of life and death - but at its heart is a celebration of friendship, culture - and life.
Winner of the 2011 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize.
Carnegie Medal Winners
- Published on Thursday, 22 September 2011 09:24
- Submitted by Junaid Hameed
The Carnegie Medal is awarded annually to the writer of an outstanding book for children.
It was established by in 1936, in memory of the great Scottish-born philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919). First awarded to Arthur Ransome for ‘Pigeon Post’, the winner receives a golden medal and £500 worth of books to donate to a library of their choice. ( Source: http://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk)
The Carnegie Medal is awarded annually to the writer of an outstanding book for children. It was established by in 1936, in memory of the great Scottish-born philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919). First awarded to Arthur Ransome for ‘Pigeon Post’, the winner receives a golden medal and £500 worth of books to donate to a library of their choice. ( Source: http://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk)
Guardian Children's Fiction Award
- Published on Thursday, 22 September 2011 09:23
- Submitted by Junaid Hameed
The Guardian Award was founded in 1967 and is the only children's book award in which writers are judged by their peers. The Guardian also runs a Young Critics' Competitionwhich runs in parallel with the fiction prize, where children aged 16 or below can submit a review of not more than 200 words on one of the longlisted books and 10 of the best will win a set of the long-listed books for their schools and a book voucher for themselves.
Blue Peter Awards
- Published on Thursday, 22 September 2011 09:22
- Submitted by Junaid Hameed
The Blue Peter Children's Book Award is given annually by the BBC Television Programme "Blue Peter". The award has been in existence since 2000.A judging panel of 7 children will chose a winner in each of the 3 categories - The Book I Could not Put Down, the Most Fun Story With Pictures, and the Best Book With Facts. The Blue Peter Book of the Year award is then given to the overall winner from the above categories.
Costa ( Whitbread ) Children's Book Award winners
- Published on Thursday, 22 September 2011 09:21
- Submitted by Junaid Hameed
The Costa Book Awards is one of the most prestigious and popular literary prizes in the UK and recognises some of the most enjoyable books of the year by writers based in the UK and Ireland. The awards for 2009 will be announced on January 5, 2010.
Nestle Smarties Book Awards
- Published on Thursday, 22 September 2011 09:03
- Submitted by Junaid Hameed
The Nestle Children's Book Prize, also known as the Nestle Smarties Book Prize, was an annual award given to children's books written in the previous year by a UK citizen or resident. This award was discontinued in 2008. The awards were selected from a short list by school children across the UK
Booker Prices 2000 - 2009
- Published on Friday, 01 January 2010 12:25
- Submitted by Junaid Hameed
The last decade saw a number of amazing books both for the young readers and adults alike.
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