Manchester Book Award

Manchester Book Award

The Manchester Book Award is a project run in Manchester, UK, organised by School Services at the Manchester Library & Information Service; it is funded by the Working Neighbourhoods Fund. The project is currently in its fourth year.

Each year, a longlist of twenty-four children's books is drawn up from nominations by secondary-school pupils, school and library staff, and publishers. To be eligible for the longlist books have to be standalone books (that is, not sequels) published between 1 July and 30 June, written by authors living in the UK. Reading groups in schools and libraries then narrow this to a shortlist of six. In the following January, young people across Manchester start voting for their favourite, either online or in libraries and schools; voting for the 2009 award closed on 5 March.

The winner of the award is announced each year at a ceremony at the City of Manchester Stadium attended by pupils from the 24 state secondary schools in Manchester. The ceremony was compered in 2008 and 2009 by Paul Sleem.

The 2009 award was announced by Julie Hesmondhalgh, star of 'Coronation Street', on 11 March 2009.

Contents

List of Prize Winners

Shortlists

Longlists

External links


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Manchester Academy of Fine Arts — The Manchester Academy of Fine Arts (MAFA) is a society established in 1859 for the purpose of organising Annual Open Exhibitions in Manchester City Art Gallery, formerly the Manchester Institution. Since refurbishment of the art gallery, MAFA… …   Wikipedia

  • Manchester United F.C. Reserves and Academy — Manchester United F.C. Reserves Full name Manchester United Football Club Reserves Nickname(s) The …   Wikipedia

  • Manchester Part I and Part II — Manchester The West Wing episode The staff look on in anticipation as Bartlet makes his announcement …   Wikipedia

  • Manchester City L.F.C. — Manchester City Ladies Full name Manchester City Ladies Football Club Nickname(s) The Citizens, The Blues, City, Man City Founded …   Wikipedia

  • Manchester City F.C. — Manchester City F.C …   Wikipedia

  • Manchester High School West — For schools of a similar name, see West High School (disambiguation). Manchester High School West Manchester West s logo West is Best Location …   Wikipedia

  • Manchester — This article is about the city of Manchester in England. For the wider metropolitan county, see Greater Manchester. For the larger conurbation, see Greater Manchester Urban Area. For other uses, see Manchester (disambiguation). Coordinates …   Wikipedia

  • Manchester City F.C. ownership and finances — This page is about the ownership and finances of Manchester City Football Club. For an overview of the club, see Manchester City F.C. The Ownership of Manchester City Football Club traces back to 1894, when Ardwick A.F.C. dissolved and were… …   Wikipedia

  • Manchester United F.C. — MUFC redirects here. For other uses, see MUFC (disambiguation). Manchester United …   Wikipedia

  • Manchester Grammar School — The Manchester Grammar School Motto Sapere Aude (Dare to be wise) Established 1515 Type Indepe …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”