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Gianna Pollero-Payne, writing under her maiden name of Pollero, will have her first children’s book, Monster Doughnuts, published next summer, with two more to follow, with publishers Piccadilly Press, an imprint of Bonnier Books UK.
Read more >>> https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/monster-book-deal-for-first-time-childrens-author-227725/
Author webiste: https://www.giannapollero.com/
The shortlist for the Klaus Flugge Prize was announced this evening (Tuesday 19 May), LIVE on Twitter and on YouTube.
2020 is the fifth year of the prize, which was set up to honour Klaus Flugge, founder of Andersen Press and an extremely influential figure in children’s picture books. It is awarded to the most promising and exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration.
From a longlist of sixteen picture books by debut illustrators, the panel of judges comprising award-winning illustrator Mini Grey; Jessica Love, 2019 Klaus Flugge Prize winner; Meera Ghanshamdas, bookseller at Moon Lane Ink; children’s book consultant Jake Hope; and Pam Smy of Anglia Ruskin University, have chosen five titles to shortlist.
Eva Eland’s examination of sadness, represented by a misty little monster, simply and unforgettably conveys a sophisticated message in a masterpiece of minimalism.
Helen Kellock uses light and composition to create an atmospheric starry adventure, that glows with family love.
Using a limited palette, Dutch artist Puck Koper creates a frantic dash through a department store which is both a search and find story, and an accurately observed and very funny family adventure.
A one-time molecular biologist, Sabina Radeva utilises her passion for science to retell Darwin’s famous work, mining the depths of inventiveness to convey information through few words and wonderful pictures.
Kate Read uses bold colours, composition and collage to tell the story of one famished fox’s encounter with some angry hens, making this counting book a real thriller.
Chair of the judges Julia Eccleshare said: “Our shortlist demonstrates the vibrancy of contemporary illustration for children. Here are five very different books – the illustrators have different styles, use different techniques and have different intentions, but each achieves exactly what they set out to do with pictures that perfectly tell their stories. The Klaus Flugge Prize has already highlighted many talented illustrators and in the fifth year of this important award, we’re delighted to have another extremely strong and eye-catching shortlist.”
The shortlist was due to be announced at a live event at Foyles Charing Cross Road on Tuesday 19th May. Instead, judge and 2019 winner Jessica Love announced the shortlist live via Twitter and Youtube.
The final winner will be revealed on Wednesday 16th September 2020 and will receive a cheque for £5,000.
CHILDREN’S FICTION SHORTLIST
– Toffee by Sarah Crossan (Bloomsbury)
– Deeplight by Frances Hardinge (Macmillan Children’s Books)
– Chinglish: An Almost Entirely True Story by Sue Cheung (Andersen Press)
– The Star Outside my Window by Onjali Q. Rauf (Orion Children’s Books)
– The Somerset Tsunami by Emma Carroll (Faber & Faber)
– The Girl Who Speaks Bear by Sophie Anderson (Usborne)
PICTURE BOOK SHORTLIST
– Animalphabet by Julia Donaldson & Sharon King-Chai (Two Hoots)
– Greta and the Giants by Zoe Tucker & Zoe Persico (Frances Lincoln Children’s Books)
– Don’t Worry Little Crab by Chris Haughton (Walker Books)
– Alfie on Holiday by Shirley Hughes (Puffin Books)
– I’m Sticking With You by Smriti Halls and Steve Small (Simon & Schuster)
– Franklin and Luna Go To The Moon by Jen Campbell, illustrated by Katie Harnett (Thames & Hudson)
Previous winners:
Children’s category:
2019: The Storm Keeper’s Island by Catherine Doyle
2018: Where the World Ends by Geraldine McCaughrean
2017: A Poem for Every Night of the Year by Allie Esiri
2016: Pugs of the Frozen North by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre
2015: An Island of Our Own by Sally Nicholls
2014: Flora & Ulysses by Kate Di Camillo, illustrated by K.G. Campbell
2013: Wonder by RJ Palacio
2012: One Dog and His Boy by Eva Ibbotson
2011: Artemis Fowl and the Atlantis Complex by Eoin Colfer
2010: Running Wild by Michael Morpurgo
2009: Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer
2008: The Sleepwalker by Robert Muchamore
2007: Alone on a Wide, Wide Sea by Michael Morpurgo
Picture Book category:
2019: If All the World Were … by Joseph Coelho and illustrated by Allison Colpoys
2018: Lots: The Diversity of Life on Earth by Nicola Davies and illustrator, Emily Sutton
2017: Tidy by Emily Gravett
2016: Stanley the Amazing Knitting Cat by Emily MacKenzie
2015: A Walk in Paris by Salvatore Rubbino
2014: A First Book of Nature by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Mark Hearld
The shortlist for this new annual prize, founded by Nicholas Allan, author of The Queen’s Knickers (to be awarded for an outstanding children’s original illustrated book for ages 0-7) has just been announced.
The prize will recognise books that strike a quirky, new note and grab the attention of a child, whether this be in the form of curiosity, amusement, horror or excitement.
This year’s award is judged by Alexis Deacon, Emily Gravett and Korky Paul.
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Junko Yokota, Chair of the Jury for the Hans Christian Andersen Award of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) has announced the winners of the 2020 IBBY Hans Christian Andersen Award. IBBY is very grateful to Nami Island Inc. in the Republic of Korea for their sponsorship of this prestigious award.
The 2020 winners are:
Jacqueline Woodson of the U.S.A. for Writing and Albertine of Switzerland for Illustration
IBBY National sections submitted 34 author nominees and 36 illustrator nominees. From this pool of incredibly highly qualified candidates, the jury deliberated each nominee, carefully and thoroughly assessing each candidate while maintaining discussions related to the criteria.
The dossier submitted for her nomination notes that all Jacqueline Woodson’s books “feature lyrical language, powerful characters, and an abiding sense of hope. The dialogues are pitch- perfect, the stories are raw and fresh, and the endings satiate the reader.”
Albertine creates books with multiple levels of interpretation as an illustrator, but also as an author. Her dossier states that she is “known for work that expresses spontaneity combined with attention to detail, infinite precision as well as a sense of humor.”
The 2020 Shortlist comprised:
Authors:
Illustrators
Profiles of all the 2020 Hans Christian Andersen Award nominees can be found in the Bookbird special Andersen issue #57/4.
Bookbird can be read for free on Project MUSE until the end of May 2020.
Visit the IBBY website/BOOKBIRD to access Project MUSE. https://muse.jhu.edu/issue/41386
This is a great little award, founded in 2018, which highlights illustrated early fiction. The award takes its name from The Alligator’s Mouth Children’s Bookshop in Richmond and has as its official partners Gardners Books and The Bright Agency.
Gardners, the book distributor, is specifically supporting the award by offering independent bookshops across the UK a 52.5% discount on the following titles throughout May.
Here is the shortlist in full:
The Adventures of Harry Stevenson written and illustrated by Ali Pye (Simon & Schuster Children’s UK)
Hotel Flamingo written and illustrated by Alex Milway (Piccadilly Press, Bonnier)
King Coo: The Curse of the Mummy’s Gold written and illustrated by Adam Stower (David Fickling Books)
The Naughtiest Unicorn written by Pip Bird and illustrated by David O’Connell (Egmont)
Two Sides written by Polly Ho-Yen and illustrated by Binny Talib (Stripes Publishing)
The winner will be announced in June.
The School Library Association has announced that Walker Books will be funding 40 memberships for schools to join the SLA, as part of celebrations of their 40th anniversary.
Karen Lotz, Walker Group MD, said: “For forty years, we at Walker have aspired to create a nurturing environment where our authors and illustrators can feel valued and inspired to create their very best work. We pride ourselves on the quality of the list our creators have produced and on the integrity of the program’s conception and execution, from editing and design to manufacturing. The most critical step, however, is getting the right book to the right child at the right time. We are deeply aware of the profound role that a school librarian has in building a safe environment and curating a high-quality collection where each child is able to discover a love of reading for themselves. In recognition of your invaluable partnership with Walker over the decades, and as a way of thanking the library and educator community, Walker Books are delighted to sponsor 40 free memberships to the School Library Association for one year. We really value everything you do and hope that this gesture allows 40 schools and numerous children to benefit from the many resources that this wonderful institution provides to its members.”
SLA CEO Alison Tarrant said: “It’s a wonderful birthday gift from Walker; and a lovely way for them to show their appreciation for all the brilliant work that school library staff do. We work to ensure every school is supported in their use of the school library and all the amazing work and activities which that encapsulates. This illustration of appreciation for the important work of school library staff is particularly appreciated during these uncertain times.”
The School Library Association is a membership charity supporting everyone involved in school libraries, whether they are a librarian, teacher, TA, PTA or Headteacher. We believe that every pupil is entitled to effective school library provision and the educational, emotional and developmental benefits that come with it. We are committed to supporting, promoting and sustaining high quality reading and learning opportunities for all in a diverse and changing world.
Membership covers all school staff, and includes
Applications are open to UK schools who haven’t previously been a member. Successful applicants will be picked at random except insofar as the SLA will aim to split them evenly between primary and secondary schools.
The deadline for applications is 12th June 2020. Schools can apply here.
The Children’s Bookshow, a charity that inspires school children with a love of reading through an annual programme of theatre performances and in-school workshops with the very best authors and illustrators from around the world, is now working out how best to support teachers, children and parents in circumstances that prevent it carrying forward with its usual programmer of live events..
The plan is that the children who would have received a free book from the Bookshow, thanks to funding from the Unwin Trust, will still be able to do so once they are back in school. The team is contacting schools with high levels of deprivation to ensure that those children will be the first to receive their free books. During the summer term, free downloadable resources that celebrate the authors and illustrators with which the charity works will be available on the Children’s Bookshow website.
A new tour will take place in Spring 2021 (five performances) and autumn 2021 (ten performances).
Sian Williams, Founder and co-director of the Children’s Bookshow said: “Our motivation is knowing that our work makes a difference to children and witnessing how our unique programme helps nurture a love of reading. We work closely with teachers around the country who tell us that the Children’s Bookshow is a highlight of their school calendar. We are sorry to delay the autumn 2020 tour, but we need to make sure that dates work for all the schools, venues and artists involved. We plan to have five performances in spring 2021 and reschedule the remaining ten in autumn 2021. In the meanwhile we are finding ways to get the free books into the children’s hands.”
The 2020 Children’s Bookshow tour was due to kick off in late September with shows booked at: The Liverpool Playhouse, The Old Vic, London, Stafford Gatehouse, Exeter ‘s Northcott Theatre, The Lyceum in Crewe, Manchester’s Home theatre, The Theatre Royal in Newcastle, Ipswich’s New Wolsey Theatre, The Theatre Royal in Margate, The Warwick Arts Centre, The Elgiva Chesham (in collaboration with the Stephen Spender Trust), L’Institut Français in London, The Wolverhampton Grand and ending in late November at the Hull New Theatre.
Authors, poets and artists booked for these shows include Children’s Bookshow favourites:
Michael Rosen, Neil Layton, Val Bloom, Jo Empson, Alexis Deacon, Catherine Rayner and Rachel Rooney.
Making their first appearances with the Children’s Bookshow are: Yuval Zommer and from overseas, Sydney Smith, Kathrin Rohmann, Jorg Muhle and Marta Altes.
The Children’s Bookshow team is currently busy rearranging the shows and school visits. Check their website for updates:
https://thechildrensbookshow.com
The shortlist for the 2020 Branford Boase Award is announced today, Thursday 30th April 2020. This prize is awarded annually to the author of an outstanding debut novel for children. Uniquely, it also honours the editor of the winning title and highlights the importance of the editor in nurturing new talent.
Founded to commemorate author Henrietta Branford and influential Walker Books editor Wendy Boase, the Branford Boase Award is recognised as one of the most important awards in children’s books with an impressive record in identifying outstanding authors at the start of their careers. Winners and shortlisted authors include Siobhan Dowd, Meg Rosoff, Mal Peet, Philip Reeve, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Frances Hardinge, Patrick Ness and Marcus Sedgwick.
The shortlist for the 2020 award is as follows:
This year’s judges are
The panel is chaired by Julia Eccleshare, children’s director of the Hay Festival.
The winner of the Branford Boase Award would normally be announced at a ceremony in London in early July. This year the announcement of the winner has been delayed until 24th September. The winning author receives a cheque for £1,000 and both author and editor receive an inscribed crystal plaque.
The New York Times reports the death of Gene Deitch, “an Oscar-winning animator who created the early television cartoon “Tom Terrific” and went on to make countless cartoons and film versions of popular children’s books for more than a half-century, died on April 16 in Prague, where he lived. He was 95.”
Deitch made animated version of Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are” (1975), Tomi Ungerer’s “Moon Man” (1981) and many other other well-regarded children’s books.
An excellent, recommended obituary.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/24/arts/gene-deitch-dead.html