Category Archives: Book Awards

The Tir na n-Og English Language Award Shortlist

Posted on May 16, 2022 by alibrarylady

On Friday 20th May the announcement of the winner of a rather special children’s book award will be made. The Tir na n-Og Awards were established by the Books Council Of Wales in 1976, and are given annually to honour original works … Continue reading →

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Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize 2021 Announced

Posted on September 22, 2021 by alibrarylady

Flavia Z. Drago has won the 2021 Klaus Flugge Prize for the most exciting and promising newcomer to children’s picture book illustration. She won for her book Gustavo the Shy Ghost (Walker Books) about a little ghost who despite being … Continue reading →

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2021 CLiPPA (CLPE Children’s Poetry Award) Shortlist Announcement

Posted on July 19, 2021 by alibrarylady

Today, Monday 19 July 2021, as part of Poetry By Heart’s vibrant award ceremony at The Globe, the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) announced the 2021 shortlist for the CLiPPA(CLPE Children’s Poetry Award). Established in 2003, the CLiPPA … Continue reading →

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The Klaus Flugge Prize Shortlist is Announced

Posted on May 19, 2021 by alibrarylady

The shortlist for the Klaus Flugge Prize was announced today (Wednesday 19 May). This award was founded in 2016 to highlight the most promising and exciting newcomers to picture book illustration and honours Klaus Flugge, the founder of Andersen Press and winner of the Eleanor … Continue reading →

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The Tir na n-Og Award – The English Language Award – A look at the shortlist for this children’s book award

Posted on May 17, 2021 by alibrarylady

On Friday 21st May the announcement of the winner of a rather special children’s book award will be made. The Tir na n-Og Awards were established by the Books Council Of Wales in 1976, and are given annually to honour … Continue reading →

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Longlist Announced for the 2021 Klaus Flugge Prize

Posted on February 11, 2021 by alibrarylady

The longlist for the 2021 Klaus Flugge Prize was announced today, Thursday 11 February 2021. Established in 2016, the Klaus Flugge Prize is awarded to the most promising and exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration. It honours Klaus Flugge, founder of publisher … Continue reading →

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Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize 2020 Announced

Posted on September 16, 2020 by alibrarylady

On the evening of 16th September the announcement was made that Eva Eland has won the 2020 Klaus Flugge Prize for the most exciting and promising newcomer to children’s picture book illustration. She won for her book When Sadness Comes … Continue reading →

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Klaus Flugge Prize 2020 Shortlist Announced

Posted on May 19, 2020 by alibrarylady

The shortlist for the 2020 Klaus Flugge Prize was announced today by Jessica Love, winner of the 2019 prize for Julian is a Mermaid. This award was founded in 2016 to highlight the most promising and exciting newcomers to picture … Continue reading →

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