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Margaret Mahy Medal and Lecture Award
This award is made annually for a significant contribution to children’s literature in New Zealand.
The 2007 winner is:
Ken Catran - an author who writes historical and science fiction. Some of his books are:
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Gaelyn Gordon Award for a Much-Loved Book
For a New Zealand book that has proved popular over many years, but hasn’t won a major New Zealand award.
The 2007 winner is:
Slide the corner by Fleur Beale
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The Tom Fitzgibbon Award
This award is for the manuscript of a novel aimed at 7-13 year olds, by a previously unpublished author. The award includes assistance from Scholastic in preparing the novel for publication.
The award is open for submissions annually, but the award is only given if there is a manuscript of a suitable quality.
The 2007 winner is:
Kris Stanhope. His book will be launched in March 2008
The 2006 winner was:
Yo, shark bait! by Vicki Simpson
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The Joy Cowley Award
This award is for a picture book manuscript for either very young, or older readers. The award includes editorial support from Joy Cowley, and an offer from Scholastic to publish the book.
The award is open for submissions annually, but the award is only given if there is a manuscript of a suitable quality.
The 2006 winner was:
Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck! by Kyle Mewburn, illustrated by Ali Teo & John O'Reilly
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Notable Books List
This list recognises the many wonderful books published by New Zealand authors and illustrators in any year. The list is in four categories.
Special mention to: Down the back of the chair by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by Polly Dunbar
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2007 Notable junior fiction
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2007 Non-fiction
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