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The Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards have been
in existence since 1967. They recognise excellence
in Children's and Young Adult Literature in three
categories: Fiction and Poetry; Nonfiction; Picture
Books.
To be eligible for the awards a book must be published
in the USA but may be written or illustrated by
an author or illustrator of any country. The judging
committee comprises three children's literature
professionals. A winner and two Honour Books may
be selected in each category.
For further information and a list of all winners
1967 - 2001 refer to the website above.
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The
Astonishing Life of Octavius Nothing, Traitor
to the Nation, Volume 1: The Pox Party by M.T. Anderson |
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The
Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
by Kate
DiCamillo; illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline |
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Honour
Books
Yellow Elephant:
A Bright Bestiary by Julie Larios; illustrated
by Julie Paschkis
Yellow Star by Jennifer Roy |
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2005
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards:
Fiction
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The Schwa
Was Here by Neal Shusterman
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Honour
BooksKalpana's
Dream by Judith Clarke
[Australian] 
A Wreath for Emmett Till by Marilyn
Nelson; Illustrated by Philippe Lardy
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2004
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards:
Fiction
and Poetry
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The
Fire-Eaters
by David
Almond
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Honour
Books
God went to Beauty School by Cynthia
Rylant
The
Amulet of Samarkand
by Jonathan Stroud
(The Bartimaeus Trilogy; Book One) |
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The
Man Who Walked Between the Towers
by Mordicai Gerstein
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Honour Books
The Shape Game by Anthony Browne
Snow Music by Lynne Rae Perkins |
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The
Jamie and Angus Stories
by Anne
Fine, Illustrated by
Penny Dale
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Honour
Book
Feed
by M. T. Anderson
Locomotion by Jacqueline Woodson |
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Big Momma Makes the
World
by Phyllis Root, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
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Honour Books
Dahlia by Barbara McClintock
Blues Journey by Walter Dean Myers,
illustrated by Christopher A Myers |
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Lord of the Deep
by Graham Salisbury
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Honour
Books
Saffy's
Angel by Hilary McKay
Amber was Brave, Essie Was Smart
Written & Illustrated by Vera B. Williams |
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'Let's
Get a Pup!'
by Bob
Graham [Australian]
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Honour
Books
I Stink! by Kate McMullan, Illustrated
by Jim McMullan
Little Rat Sets Sail by Monika
Bang-Campbell,
Illustrated by Molly Bang |
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Established in 1938, The Caldecott Medal is presented
by the American Library Association, Association
for Library Service to Children.
The Medal is awarded annually to an American illustrator
of picture books for children, published in the
preceding year. It is awarded in January/February
and presented the following summer.
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The
Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick |
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Flotsam
by David
Wiesner |
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The
Hello, Goodbye Windowillustrated by Chris
Raschka; text by Norton Juster |
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Kitten's
First Full Moon
by Kevin Henken |
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The Man Who Walked
Between the Towers
by Mordicai Gerstein |
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My Friend Rabbit
by Eric Rohmann |
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The Three Pigs
by David Wiesner |
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Australian readers may
be more interested in two of the
2001 Caldecott Honour Books:
Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type
Illustrated by Betsy Lewin, text by Doreen
Cronin
Olivia by Ian Falconer |
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Caldecott
Medal 2001 |
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So
You Want to be President
Illustrated by David Small, text by Judith
St George |
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Joseph
had a Little Overcoat
by Simms Taback |
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For a printable list of
winners from 1938-to the present,
go to the Caldecott
Medal website at:
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The National Book Awards
were established in 1950 to enhance public awareness
of outstanding books written by American authors.
An award for Children's Literature was first presented
in 1969. This was given to Meindert Dejong for Journey
from Peppermint Street.
Currently, The National Book Awards recognise
achievement in four genres: Fiction, Nonfiction,
Poetry and Young People's Literature.
Winners are selected by 5 member independent judging
panels for each genre.
The National Book Awards site contains a
list of winners 1950-present; entry guidelines;
excerpts from winning books; acceptance speeches
and past award ceremonies.
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The Newbery Award is presented by the American Library
Association, Association for Library Service to
Children.
The Newbery Award was established in 1922 and is
awarded to an (American) children's author who has
contributed to children's literature in the preceding
year. It is awarded in January/February and presented
the following summer.
For more information about the history of the Newbery
Medal, the criteria used for judging and a list
of Newbery Honour and Medal books, go to the website
above.
For a printable list
of winners from 1922 - Present, go to the Newbery
Medal site at:
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The Michael L. Printz Award
is awarded for books exemplifying literary excellence
in young adult literature. It is named for a school
librarian who was a long-time active member of the
Young Adult Library Services Association (a division
of the American Library Association).
The award was established in 2000 and is awarded
to an (American or foreign) author/joint authors,
or editorship, who contribute to young adult literature
in either fiction, non-fiction, poetry or anthology.
Nominated books must have been published in America
between January 1 and December 31 of the preceding
year. The award is announced in January/February
and presented the following summer.
For more information about the history of the Michael
L Printz Award, the criteria used for judging, nomination
form and previous honour and award-winning books,
go to the above website.
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Hungarian
born Joseph Pulitzer became a visionary American
journalist and publisher. In his will he made provision
for the establishment of awards to encourage excellence
in journalism, letters (an American novel, play,
history, biography) drama and education. For detailed
information about this prize and about Joseph Pulitzer
browse the sources below.
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The
Road by Cormac McCarthy |
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March by
Geraldine Brooks (Australian author) |
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Gilead by Marilynne
Robinson |
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The
Known World by
Edward P. Jones |
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Middlesex by
Jeffrey Eugenides |
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Empire Falls by
Richard Russo |
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The Amazing Adventures
of Kavalier & Clay by Michael
Chabon |
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The official Pulitzer site.
Contains an archive of winners, history of
the prizes including biographical information
about Joseph Pulitzer, a timeline, links and
FAQ.
This Literature Awards
site contains information about numerous literary
awards. It includes background information
about The Pulitzer Prize, a list of recipients
of the prize, author biographies, study guides
and books on film. (Site includes advertising)
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The Booktrust Teenage Prize was established in 2003
to recognise and celebrate fiction for teenagers.
The Bookheads site above aimed at teenagers contains
information about the shortlist and winning book
including author biographies, book reviews, teenage
opinions and information about the judges.
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The Carnegie Medal is awarded by the British Library
Association.
It was established in 1937 and is presented annually
for an outstanding book published in the United
Kingdom in the preceding year. Since 1969 any book
written in English and published first in the United
Kingdom is eligible for the award.
The award is presented during the summer of the
year following publication.
For further information
about The Carnegie Medal and past winners
go to the Chartered Institute of Library
and Information Professionals website
above.
To browse student reviews of the shortlist
and student voting for the category winners
click on the Shadowing Groups in the
top right-hand corner of the Carnegie
and Kate Greenaway homepage. |
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