Carnegie Medal
Given by Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
Other Names: British Library Association Carnegie Medal, Honour Book
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The Carnegie Medal was established in 1936 in honour of Andrew Carnegie, is given by the Library Association (CILIP since 2002) for an outstanding book for children written in English and first show more published in the United Kingdom during the previous year. The medal was originally a once-only, life-time award, but a number of authors have won multiple times since Jan Mark in 1983. Note: Since 2007 the year relates to when the medal was awarded. Previously the year had referred to the publication date of the book. Therefore there is no award for 2006.
The official website can be found here. See also Chosen for children, the Library Association's account of the winning books and their authors. Also the article on Wikipedia. Also:
Carnegie Medal nominations.
Carnegie Medal shortlist. show less
The official website can be found here. See also Chosen for children, the Library Association's account of the winning books and their authors. Also the article on Wikipedia. Also:
Carnegie Medal nominations.
Carnegie Medal shortlist. show less
Winner 83
Honour Book 1
| Work | Year |
|---|---|
| When Jays Fly to Barbmo by Margaret Balderson | 1968 |
Shortlist 281
Nominee 303
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The Carnegie Medal was established in 1936 in honour of Andrew Carnegie, is given by the Library Association (CILIP since 2002) for an outstanding book for children written in English and first published in the United Kingdom during the previous year. The medal was originally a once-only, life-time award, but a number of authors have won multiple times since Jan Mark in 1983. Note: Since 2007 the year relates to when the medal was awarded. Previously the year had referred to the publication date of the book. Therefore there is no award for 2006.The official website can be found here. See also Chosen for children, the Library Association's account of the winning books and their authors. Also the article on Wikipedia. Also:
Carnegie Medal nominations.
Carnegie Medal shortlist. (English, Member-written)
This award, established in 1936 in honor of Andrew Carnegie, is given for recognition of an outstanding book for children written in English and first published in the United Kingdom during the previous year. Note: Since 2007 the year relates to when the medal was awarded. Previously the year refers to the publication date of the books.
The LibraryThing award page for winners of the Carnegie Medal can be found here and the LibraryThing award page for books nominated for the Carnegie Medal can be found here (English, Member-written)
This award, established in 1936 in honor of Andrew Carnegie, is given for recognition of an outstanding book for children written in English and first published in the United Kingdom during the previous year. Note: Since 2007 the year relates to when the medal was awarded. Previously the year refers to the publication date of the books.
The official website can be found here
The LibraryThing award page for winners of the Carnegie Medal can be found here and the LibraryThing award page for books shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal can be found here (English, Member-written)
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