Posts Tagged ‘Alberta Book Awards’

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Yay for Theo!!

On Friday May 14, Theo in the Spotlight was recognized in two categories at the 2010 Alberta Book Publishing Awards; Book Illustration, and Children’s & Young Adult Book Award. Thank you to the BPAA and the judges for their kind words (read them here).

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Theo Shortlisted!

The finalists of the 2010 Alberta Book Publishing Awards have been chosen. Theo was shortlisted in 2 categories: 1. Children and Young Adult Book Award; and 2. Book Illustration. Keep your finger’s crossed! Winners will be announced May 14 2010.

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Honours for Ollie

YAY! Thank you to the Book Publishers Association of Alberta. Ollie’s Field Journal won two awards at the Alberta Book Awards:

WINNER!
Children  and  Young Adult Book of the Year

WINNER!
Book Illustration of the Year

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Honours for The Remarkable Maria

It is an honour to have Maria recognized by the following organizations:

WINNER!
Children’s Book of the Year, 2006 Alberta Book Awards

BEST OF THE BEST!
Edmonton Public School Board,  2006

SHORT-LISTED!
The Ontario Library Association, 2007 Silver Birch Awards.

Select Comments by Silver Birch Readers:

“I really liked your book. Though it was easy, I thought it was truly remarkable. It was beautiful.”
Elodie, Grade 5

“One word describes it all: AMAZING. When I read (The Remarkable Maria), I felt so touched that someone could have so much thought. The book felt so warming.”
Rebecca, Age 11

“A really nice story with a wonderful message at the end.”
Simran, Silver Birch Reader