Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize
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The Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize is awarded annually as the BC Book Prize
for the author and illustrator of the best picture books, picture story books, and illustrated non-fiction books. The prize is shared by the author and the illustrator, who must be a resident of British Columbia
or the Yukon
, Canada
. It was announced in 2002 and first awarded in 2003. A handful of finalists (roughly 25%) are also selected for another award: participation in the expenses-paid BC Book Prizes on Tour, a week-long tour across the province to present their books at schools and libraries each April.
, and was the first new BC Book Prize category since the Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize was introduced in 1987.
BC Book Prizes
The BC Book Prizes, established in 1985, celebrate the achievements of British Columbia writers and publishers.The seven Prizes, plus The Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence, are presented annually at the Lieutenant Governor’s BC Book Prize Gala in April.The Prizes are administered...
for the author and illustrator of the best picture books, picture story books, and illustrated non-fiction books. The prize is shared by the author and the illustrator, who must be a resident of British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
or the Yukon
Yukon
Yukon is the westernmost and smallest of Canada's three federal territories. It was named after the Yukon River. The word Yukon means "Great River" in Gwich’in....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It was announced in 2002 and first awarded in 2003. A handful of finalists (roughly 25%) are also selected for another award: participation in the expenses-paid BC Book Prizes on Tour, a week-long tour across the province to present their books at schools and libraries each April.
History
The prize was announced three months after the death of Christie HarrisChristie Harris
Christie Lucy Harris, CM was a Canadian children's author. She is best known for her portrayal of Haida First Nations culture in the 1966 novel Raven's Cry....
, and was the first new BC Book Prize category since the Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize was introduced in 1987.
2003
- Winner: Salmon Creek - by Annette LeBox, illustrated by Karen Reczuch
- Amber Waiting - by Nan Gregory, illustratad by Kady Macdonald DentonKady MacDonald DentonKady MacDonald Denton is a Canadian writer and illustrator of children's books.Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was raised in Toronto...
- How Sleep Found Tabitha - by Maggie de VriesMaggie De VriesMaggie De Vries was born in Ontario, in 1961, but grew up in Vancouver. In her mid-to-late thirties, she was a substitute teacher for five years. Before that, in the late ’80s she worked for two years as the assistant to children’s author Jean Little , traveled with her all over Canada and the...
, illustrated by Sheena Lott - The Klondike Cat - by Julie Lawson, illustrated by Paul Mombourquette
- Solomon’s Tree - by Andrea Spalding, illustrated by Janet Wilson
2004
- Winner: Stanley’s Party - by Linda Bailey, illustrated by Bill Slavin
- Adventures in Ancient China - by Linda Bailey, illustrated by Bill Slavin
- Arizona Charlie and the Klondike Kid - by Julie Lawson, illustrated by Kasia Charko
- Suki’s Kimono - by Chieri Uegaki, illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch
- Sunny - by Robin MitchellRobin MitchellRobin Mitchell, born in the village of Letham, Fife, Scotland on the 27th May 1963, is a Tour Guide, Writer and Film Producer.-Education:He attended Parkhill Primary School in Leven and Buckhaven High School. At Edinburgh Napier University, he studied Hotel Catering and Institutional Management...
and Judith Steedman
2005
- Winner: Goodbye to Griffith Street - by Marilynn Reynolds, illustrated by Renné Benoit
- The Moccasins - by Earl Einarson, illustrated by Julie Flett
- Owls - by Adrienne Mason, illustrated by Nancy Gray Ogle
- Ride ‘em Cowboy - by Stefan Czernecki
- When They Are Up - by Richard ThompsonRichard ThompsonRichard John Thompson OBE is a British songwriter, guitarist and recording and performing musician. Highly regarded for his guitar techniques, Thompson was awarded the Orville H. Gibson award for best acoustic guitar player in 1991...
and Maggee Spicer, illustrated by Kirsti Anne Wakelin
2006
- Winner: The Blue Jean Book: The Story Behind the Seams - by Tanya Lloyd Kyi
- Bamboo - by Paul YeePaul YeePaul Yee is a Chinese-Canadian writer. He is third-generation Canadian and was born in Saskatchewan in 1956 but grew up in Vancouver's Chinatown. Yee holds a Master's degree in Canadian history from the University of British Columbia and worked as archivist at City of Vancouver Archives and at...
, illustrated by Shaoli Wang - The Kids Book of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada - by Diane Silvey, illustrated by John Manth
- The Milkman - by Carol Foskett Cordsen, illustrated by Douglas B. Jones
- Picturescape - by Elisa Gutiérrez
2007
- Winner: Tale of a Great White Fish: A Sturgeon Story - by Maggie de VriesMaggie De VriesMaggie De Vries was born in Ontario, in 1961, but grew up in Vancouver. In her mid-to-late thirties, she was a substitute teacher for five years. Before that, in the late ’80s she worked for two years as the assistant to children’s author Jean Little , traveled with her all over Canada and the...
, illustrated by Renné Benoit - Abby’s Birds - by Ellen Schwartz, illustrated by Sima Elizabeth Shefrin
- The Kids Book of Canadian Immigration - by Deborah Hodge, illustrated by John Mantha
- The Queen’s Feet - by Sarah Ellis, illustrated by Dusan Petricic
- Zoe and the Fawn - by Catherine Jameson, illustrated by Julie Flett
2008
- Winner: A Sea-Wishing Day - by Robert Heidbreder, illustrated by Kady MacDonald DentonKady MacDonald DentonKady MacDonald Denton is a Canadian writer and illustrator of children's books.Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was raised in Toronto...
- The Day It All Blew Away - by Lisa Cinar
- Elf the Eagle - by Ron SmithRon SmithRon or Ronald Smith may refer to:*Ron Smith , American poet born in Georgia*Ron Smith , British comic artist*Ron Smith , Canadian author, poet and publishing house founder...
, illustrated by Ruth Campbell - Jeffrey and SlothJeffrey and SlothJeffrey and Sloth is a children's book by Kari-Lynn Winters and Ben Hodson. It was published in March 2007 by Orca Book Publishers.Jeffrey and Sloth first appeared in a 2004 issue of Chameleon, a children's magazine published by the University of British Columbia, as "Jeffrey's Words Meet Sloth"...
- by Kari-Lynn WintersKari-Lynn WintersKari Winters, née Moore is a Canadian children's author and literacy researcher. She taught children's literature and drama at the University of British Columbia from 2004-2009. In January 2010 Winters assumed the post of Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Brock University .-...
, illustrated by Ben Hodson - Pink - by Nan Gregory, illustrated by Luc Melanson
2009
- Winner: The King Has Goat Ears - by Katarina Jovanovic, illustrated by Philippe Beha
- Good-bye Marianne - by Irene N. Watts, illustrated by Kathryn E. Shoemaker
- Polar Worlds: Life at the Ends of the Earth - by Robert BatemanRobert BatemanRobert Bateman may refer to:people* Robert Bateman , painter, sculptor, naturalist, and scholar* Robert Bateman * Robert Bateman , Canadian wildlife artist and naturalist...
- Rosie and Buttercup - by Chieri Uegaki, illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch
- Stanley At Sea - by Linda Bailey, illustrated by Bill Slavin
2010
- Winner: Maggie Can’t Wait - by Frieda Wishinsky, illustrated by Dean GriffithsDean GriffithsDean Horace Griffiths is a male hurdler from Jamaica, who represented his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. He set his personal best while winning the men's 400m hurdles at the NCAA Championship on June 13, 2003 in Sacramento, California and help Auburn University to a...
- Bubble Homes and Fish Farts - by Fiona Bayrock, illustrated by Carolyn Conahan
- Ella’s Umbrellas - by Jennifer Lloyd, illustrated by Ashley Spires
- On My WalkOn My WalkOn My Walk is a young children's book by Kari-Lynn Winters and Christina Leist. It was published in 2009 by Tradewind Books.-Awards:* Finalist: and...
- by Kari-Lynn WintersKari-Lynn WintersKari Winters, née Moore is a Canadian children's author and literacy researcher. She taught children's literature and drama at the University of British Columbia from 2004-2009. In January 2010 Winters assumed the post of Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Brock University .-...
, illustrated by Christina Leist - Vanishing Habitats - by Robert BatemanRobert Bateman (naturalist)Robert Bateman, OC, OBC is a Canadian naturalist and painter, born in Toronto, Ontario.Bateman was always interested in art, but he never intended on making a living from it. He was fascinated by the natural world in his childhood; he recorded the sightings of all of the birds in the area of his...
2011
- Winner: Owls See Clearly at Night: A Michif Alphabet - by Julie Flett
- The Cowboy Fisherman - by Seiji Hiroe
- Fraser Bear: A Cub’s Life - by Maggie de VriesMaggie De VriesMaggie De Vries was born in Ontario, in 1961, but grew up in Vancouver. In her mid-to-late thirties, she was a substitute teacher for five years. Before that, in the late ’80s she worked for two years as the assistant to children’s author Jean Little , traveled with her all over Canada and the...
, illustrated by Renné Benoit - The Salmon Bears: Giants of the Great Bear Rainforest - by Ian McAllister and Nicholas Read, illustrated by Ian McAllister
- Up We Grow! A Year in the Life of a Small, Local Farm - by Deborah Hodge, illustrated by Brian HarrisBrian HarrisBrian Harris may refer to:* Brian Harris , English footballer* Brian Harris , professional wrestler* Brian Harris, ex-drummer for the Greek power metal band Firewind* Brian Harris, guitar player for the band Lord Tracy...