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CLA Young Adult Canadian Book Award

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This award recognizes an author of an outstanding English language Canadian book which appeals to young adults between the ages of 13 and 18. To be eligible for consideration, the following must apply: it must be a work of fiction (novel, collection of short stories, or graphic novel) published in 2009, the title must be a Canadian publication in either hardcover or paperback, and the author must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. The award is given annually, when merited, at the Canadian Library Association's annual conference. The winner will receive a leather-bound book with the title, author and award seal embossed on the cover in gold.

Established in 1980 by the Young Adult Caucus of the Saskatchewan Library Association, the Young Adult Canadian Book Award is administered by the Young Adult Services Interest Group of the Canadian Library Association. Five copies of eligible titles should be sent to:

Elsa Ngan
Youth Services Specialist
CIRC/Broswery/Hub
North York Central Library
1st Floor, 5120 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON  M2N 5N9
Tel: (416) 395-5784
Fax: (416) 395-5668
Email: engan@torontopubliclibrary.ca

Deadline is December 31, annually.

Who has won the Young Adult Canadian Book Award? Check the complete list of award winners.