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CLA Young Adult Canadian Book Award


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 2010, the title must be a Canadian publication in either hardcover or paperback, and the author must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident. 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.

The award was established in in 1980 by the Young Adult Caucus of the Saskatchewan Library Association. Five copies of eligible titles should be sent to:

Lisa Doucet
Co-Manager
2011 CLA Young Adult Book Award
Woozles
1533 Birmingham Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2J6
Phone: 902-423-7626
Fax: 902-420-0418
Email: lisadoucet@ns.sympatico.ca

Deadline is December 31, annually.

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