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Fidler Awards
For an unpublished first novel for children aged between 8 and 12 years
Sponsored by Hodder Children's Books, Administered by the Scottish Book Trust This Award Has Been Ended
Winners of The Fidler Awards | History of The Fidler Awards
The Fidler Awards are unique in that the winning manuscript is guaranteed publication, offering aspiring writers the opportunity to see their first novel in print. Would-be authors are invited to submit manuscripts for novels for children aged 8 - 12 years. A panel of judges, comprised of members of Scottish Book Trust, who administer the Award, editors from Hodder Children's Books and a number of independent children's book experts, select the winner, which is then published after the full editorial process. The winner also receives an advance of £1000, plus a royalty package, and is presented with a rosewood and silver trophy, to be held for one year.
2002 This Award Has Been Ended
2001 Patricia
Elliott The Ice Boy |
Out of Print
2000 Gill
Vickery The Ivy Crown |
Out of Print
1999 Thomas Bloor The Memory Prisoner | Hardcover
1998 No Award Given
1997 Mark Leyland Slate Mountain | Paperback
1996 John
Smirthwaite The Falcon's Quest |
Out of Print
1993 Mij
Kelly 48 Hours with Franklin |
Out of Print
1987 Theresa
Breslin Whispers in the Graveyard |
Out of Print
which went on to win the Carnegie. Breslin also
shortlisted for the 1994 Children's Book Award with her novel, Kezzie
|
Out of Print
1985
Caroline Pitcher Diamond |
Out of Print
1984 Elizabeth
Lutzeier No Shelter |
Out of Print
1983 Allan Baillie Adrift | Hardcover | Paperback
Kathleen Fidler was the author of over eighty books for children, many of which were broadcast on BBC Radio Children's Hour and Schools programs. She had a long-standing affection for Scotland and, over the years, worked closely with the Edinburgh Children's Book Group. After her death in 1980, the members of that group, together with her publishers, Blackie and Son Limited, and Mary Baxter, then Chief Executive of the National Book League (Scotland), established The Kathleen Fidler Award as a memorial to her deep interest in children and writers. In 1996, Hodder Children's Books took over the sponsorship of the award and the name was changed to The Fidler Award.
Hodder Children's Books reserves the right not to award the Fidler Award, should none of the entries be deemed suitable.
A shortlist will be drawn up by April and short listed authors will be notified by Scottish Book Trust. The final winner will be announced at the beginning of June.
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