Children's Laureate
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Children's Laureate is a position awarded in the UK once every two years to a distinguished writer or illustrator of children's books. A bi-annual bursary of £10,000 is offered. The position was established after a campaign spear-headed by Poet Laureate Ted Hughes and children's writer Michael Morpurgo.
A panel of judges considers nominations from a range of organisations representing librarians, critics, writers and booksellers, including the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY). They also consider authors and illustrators nominated directly by children.
The award is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and a range of other publishing industry and charity sector sponsors. It is currently sponsored by Ottakar's bookstores.
Children's Laureates
2005 to 2007
2003 to 2005
2001 to 2003
1999 to 2001
See also
- Blue Peter Book Awards
- Carnegie Medal
- Guardian Award
- Kate Greenaway Medal
- Nestle Smarties Book Prize
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