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The Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards have been
in existence since 1967. They recognise excellence
in Children's and Young Adult Literature in three
categories: Fiction and Poetry; Nonfiction; Picture
Books.
To be eligible for the awards a book must be published
in the USA but may be written or illustrated by
an author or illustrator of any country. The judging
committee comprises three children's literature
professionals. A winner and two Honour Books may
be selected in each category.
For further information and a list of all winners
1967 - 2001 refer to the website above.
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The
Astonishing Life of Octavius Nothing, Traitor
to the Nation, Volume 1: The Pox Party by M.T. Anderson |
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The
Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
by Kate
DiCamillo; illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline |
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Honour
Books
Yellow Elephant:
A Bright Bestiary by Julie Larios; illustrated
by Julie Paschkis
Yellow Star by Jennifer Roy |
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2005
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards:
Fiction
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The Schwa
Was Here by Neal Shusterman
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Honour
BooksKalpana's
Dream by Judith Clarke
[Australian] 
A Wreath for Emmett Till by Marilyn
Nelson; Illustrated by Philippe Lardy
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2004
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards:
Fiction
and Poetry
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The
Fire-Eaters
by David
Almond
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Honour
Books
God went to Beauty School by Cynthia
Rylant
The
Amulet of Samarkand
by Jonathan Stroud
(The Bartimaeus Trilogy; Book One) |
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The
Man Who Walked Between the Towers
by Mordicai Gerstein
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Honour Books
The Shape Game by Anthony Browne
Snow Music by Lynne Rae Perkins |
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The
Jamie and Angus Stories
by Anne
Fine, Illustrated by
Penny Dale
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Honour
Book
Feed
by M. T. Anderson
Locomotion by Jacqueline Woodson |
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Big Momma Makes the
World
by Phyllis Root, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
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Honour Books
Dahlia by Barbara McClintock
Blues Journey by Walter Dean Myers,
illustrated by Christopher A Myers |
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Lord of the Deep
by Graham Salisbury
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Honour
Books
Saffy's
Angel by Hilary McKay
Amber was Brave, Essie Was Smart
Written & Illustrated by Vera B. Williams |
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'Let's
Get a Pup!'
by Bob
Graham [Australian]
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Honour
Books
I Stink! by Kate McMullan, Illustrated
by Jim McMullan
Little Rat Sets Sail by Monika
Bang-Campbell,
Illustrated by Molly Bang |
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Established in 1938, The Caldecott Medal is presented
by the American Library Association, Association
for Library Service to Children.
The Medal is awarded annually to an American illustrator
of picture books for children, published in the
preceding year. It is awarded in January/February
and presented the following summer.
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The
Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick |
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Flotsam
by David
Wiesner |
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The
Hello, Goodbye Windowillustrated by Chris
Raschka; text by Norton Juster |
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Kitten's
First Full Moon
by Kevin Henken |
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The Man Who Walked
Between the Towers
by Mordicai Gerstein |
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My Friend Rabbit
by Eric Rohmann |
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The Three Pigs
by David Wiesner |
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Australian readers may
be more interested in two of the
2001 Caldecott Honour Books:
Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type
Illustrated by Betsy Lewin, text by Doreen
Cronin
Olivia by Ian Falconer |
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Caldecott
Medal 2001 |
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So
You Want to be President
Illustrated by David Small, text by Judith
St George |
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Joseph
had a Little Overcoat
by Simms Taback |
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For a printable list of
winners from 1938-to the present,
go to the Caldecott
Medal website at:
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The National Book Awards
were established in 1950 to enhance public awareness
of outstanding books written by American authors.
An award for Children's Literature was first presented
in 1969. This was given to Meindert Dejong for Journey
from Peppermint Street.
Currently, The National Book Awards recognise
achievement in four genres: Fiction, Nonfiction,
Poetry and Young People's Literature.
Winners are selected by 5 member independent judging
panels for each genre.
The National Book Awards site contains a
list of winners 1950-present; entry guidelines;
excerpts from winning books; acceptance speeches
and past award ceremonies.
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The Newbery Award is presented by the American Library
Association, Association for Library Service to
Children.
The Newbery Award was established in 1922 and is
awarded to an (American) children's author who has
contributed to children's literature in the preceding
year. It is awarded in January/February and presented
the following summer.
For more information about the history of the Newbery
Medal, the criteria used for judging and a list
of Newbery Honour and Medal books, go to the website
above.
For a printable list
of winners from 1922 - Present, go to the Newbery
Medal site at:
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The Michael L. Printz Award
is awarded for books exemplifying literary excellence
in young adult literature. It is named for a school
librarian who was a long-time active member of the
Young Adult Library Services Association (a division
of the American Library Association).
The award was established in 2000 and is awarded
to an (American or foreign) author/joint authors,
or editorship, who contribute to young adult literature
in either fiction, non-fiction, poetry or anthology.
Nominated books must have been published in America
between January 1 and December 31 of the preceding
year. The award is announced in January/February
and presented the following summer.
For more information about the history of the Michael
L Printz Award, the criteria used for judging, nomination
form and previous honour and award-winning books,
go to the above website.
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Hungarian
born Joseph Pulitzer became a visionary American
journalist and publisher. In his will he made provision
for the establishment of awards to encourage excellence
in journalism, letters (an American novel, play,
history, biography) drama and education. For detailed
information about this prize and about Joseph Pulitzer
browse the sources below.
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The
Road by Cormac McCarthy |
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March by
Geraldine Brooks (Australian author) |
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Gilead by Marilynne
Robinson |
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The
Known World by
Edward P. Jones |
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Middlesex by
Jeffrey Eugenides |
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Empire Falls by
Richard Russo |
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The Amazing Adventures
of Kavalier & Clay by Michael
Chabon |
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The official Pulitzer site.
Contains an archive of winners, history of
the prizes including biographical information
about Joseph Pulitzer, a timeline, links and
FAQ.
This Literature Awards
site contains information about numerous literary
awards. It includes background information
about The Pulitzer Prize, a list of recipients
of the prize, author biographies, study guides
and books on film. (Site includes advertising)
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The Booktrust Teenage Prize was established in 2003
to recognise and celebrate fiction for teenagers.
The Bookheads site above aimed at teenagers contains
information about the shortlist and winning book
including author biographies, book reviews, teenage
opinions and information about the judges.
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The Carnegie Medal is awarded by the British Library
Association.
It was established in 1937 and is presented annually
for an outstanding book published in the United
Kingdom in the preceding year. Since 1969 any book
written in English and published first in the United
Kingdom is eligible for the award.
The award is presented during the summer of the
year following publication.
For further information
about The Carnegie Medal and past winners
go to the Chartered Institute of Library
and Information Professionals website
above.
To browse student reviews of the shortlist
and student voting for the category winners
click on the Shadowing Groups in the
top right-hand corner of the Carnegie
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A Children's Laureate is appointed every two years
to: 'an eminent writer or illustrator of children's
books to celebrate outstanding achievement in their
field.' This award 'acknowledges the importance
of exceptional children's authors in creating the
readers of tomorrow.'
The Laureate is appointed for a two year term with
the role of raising the profile of children's literature.
The website above contains information about how
award is judged and about the recipients of the
award.
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The Guardian Children's Fiction Award is
awarded annually in September by The Guardian
newspaper. The prize is given to an outstanding
novel for children, published in the UK, written
by a British or Commonwealth author. It is decided
by the review editor for The Guardian children's
book section together with a panel of authors.
For more information and a list of winners back
to 1967 go to the website above. |
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Established in 1956 by the British Library Association,
the Kate Greenaway Medal is an award for outstanding
illustration of a children's book published in the
United Kingdom.
The award is presented during the summer of the
year following publication.
For further
information about The Kate Greenaway Medal
and past winners go to the Chartered Institute
of Library and Information Professionals
website above.
To browse student reviews of the shortlist
and student voting for the category winners
click on the Shadowing Groups in the
top right-hand corner of the Carnegie
and Kate Greenaway homepage. |
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First awarded in 1985, the Nestlé Smarties Book
Prize is:
' designed to stimulate interest in
children's literature and encourage children to
enjoy reading'.
It is administered by Book Trust, an independent
charity promoting books and reading, and sponsored
by Nestlé Smarties.
The Prize is awarded annually in November or December
to a work of fiction and poetry for children written
in English by a UK citizen, or an author resident
in the UK in the year ending 31 October. Entries
are submitted by publishers and category winners
are chosen by a panel of adults who have expertise
in the field of children's literature.
Shortlisted books are then reviewed and judged
by children. The award was changed to the Nestlé Children's
Book Prize in 2006.
There are three age categories for prizes:
- 5 years and under
- 6-8 years
- 6-11 years
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There are Gold, Silver and Bronze
winners for each category.
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Gold
Award Winner, 9-11 Category:
Shadow
Forest by Matt Haig |
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Gold
Award Winner, 6-8 Category:
Ottoline
and the Yellow Cat by Chris Riddell |
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Gold Award Winner,
5 and Under Category:When
a Monster is Born by
Sean Taylor and Nick Sharratt |
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Gold
Award Winner, 9-11 Category:
The Diamond of Drury Lane by Julia Golding |
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Gold
Award Winner, 6-8 Category:
Mouse
Noses on Toast by
Daren King; illustrated
by David Roberts |
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Gold
Award Winner, 5 and Under Category:
That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown by
Cressida Cowell & Neal Layton |
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2005
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Gold
Award Winner, 9-11 Category:I,
Coriander by Sally
Gardiner |
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The
Whisperer by Nick Butterworth |
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Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers |
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Gold
Award Winner, 9-11 Category:
Spilled
Water by Sally Grindley |
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Gold
Award Winner, 6-8 Category:Fergus
Crane by Paul Stewart |
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Gold
Award Winner, 5 and Under Category:Biscuit
Bear by Mini Grey |
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2003
Nestlé Smarties Book Prize
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Gold
Award Winner, 9-11 Category:The Fire-eatersDavid
Almond |
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Gold
Award Winner, 6-8 Category:Varjak
PawS F Said,
Illustrated by Dave McKean |
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The
Witch's Children and the QueenUrsula Jones, Illustrated
by Russell Ayto |
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Gold
Award Winner, 9-11 Category:
Mortal
Engines by Philip Reeve
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Gold Award Winner,
6-8 Category:
That
Pesky Rat by
Lauren Child
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Gold Award Winner, 5
and Under Category:
Jazzy in the Jungle by Lucy Cousins
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Gold
Award Winner, 9-11 Category:
Journey to the River Sea
by Eva Ibbotson
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Gold
Award Winner, 6-8 Category:
The Shrimp by Emily Smith
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Gold
Award Winner, 5 and Under Category:
Chimp
and Zee by Catherine
and Laurence Anholt
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Prize, the shortlist; silver and bronze category
winners; and past winners refer to the Book Trust
site above. |
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The Orange Prize for Fiction
is awarded to a female novelist to acknowledge
excellence in writing. First awarded in 1996,
the prize was established because the achievements
of women writers were often overlooked by major
literary prizes. It is open to any full-length
novel, written in English by a woman of any nationality,
provided that the novel is published for the first
time in the United Kingdom between the specified
dates.
The website provides a rationale for a women's
only prize; answers frequently asked questions;
explains entry rules and regulations; lists winners,
short and long listed books 1996-present and of
particular interest to older students and teachers
lists 50
Best Books by women writers.
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Half of a Yellow
Sun
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie |
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On
Beauty
by Zadie Smith |
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We Need
to Talk About Kevin
by Lionel Shriver |
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Small Island
by Andrea Levy |
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Property
by Valerie Martin |
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Orange
Prize for Fiction 2002 |
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Bel Canto
by Ann Patchett |
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Orange
Prize for Fiction 2001 |
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The
Idea of Perfection
by Kate Grenville [Australian] |
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NOTE: In 2006 the Whitbread
Book Award award was changed to the
Costa
Book Awards.
The aim of the Whitbread Book Awards established
in 1971, is to celebrate and promote the best
of contemporary British writing. Announced
in January, prizes are presented in five categories:
- Poetry
- Biography
- First novel
- Novel
- Children's Book of the Year
For the first time the winner
of the 1999 Whitbread Children's Book of the Year
was eligible for the Whitbread Book of the Year.
This reflected the rising interest in children's
books and the increasing number of 'crossover' children's
books which are enjoyed by adults.
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Astrid Lindgren, popular
Swedish author, perhaps best known here for her
stories about Pippi Longstocking, died in 2002.
To honour her memory and to promote children's and
young adult literature around the world, the Swedish
government founded an award in her name.
Awarded annually for life-long
work or artistry, to one or more recipients, it
is the world's largest children's and youth literature
prize. Authors and illustrators regardless of language
or nationality are eligible for nomination. For
further information see the website above.
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Sonya
Hartnett [Australia] |
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Banco
del Libro [Venezuelan
'Book Bank'] |
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Katherine Paterson [American
author] |
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Philip
Pullman [British author]
Arai Ryôji [Japanese illustrator] |
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Lygia Bojunga [Brazilian
author] |
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The
Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2003 |
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Christine Nöstlinger
[Austrian author]
Maurice
Sendak [American author/illustrator] |
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The International Board on Books
for Young People (IBBY) is a non-profit organization
which represents an international network of people
from all over the world who are committed to bringing
books and children together. Every two years
IBBY presents the Hans Christian Andersen Awards
to an author and an illustrator, living at the time
of the nomination, whose complete works have made
a lasting contribution to children's literature.
The nominations are made by the National Sections
of IBBY and the recipients are selected by a distinguished
international jury of children's literature specialists.
The Author's Award has been given since 1956 and
the Illustrator's Award since 1966. The Award consists
of a gold medal and a diploma.
For background information and a list of award winners
since 1956 go to the IBBY address above.
For information about
the current award winners browse the IBBY news section
below.
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Margaret
Mahy [New Zealand] |
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Wolf
Erlbruch [Germany] |
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Martin Waddell
[Ireland] |
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Max Velthuijs
[The Netherlands] |
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Hans
Christian Andersen Author Award 2002 |
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Aidan
Chambers [United
Kingdom] |
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Quentin
Blake [United
Kingdom] |
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First
bestowed in 1901, The Nobel Prize for Literature
is awarded for an author's body of work. According
to the terms of Alfred Nobel's will it is to presented
to 'the person who shall have produced in the
field of literature the most outstanding work of
an idealistic tendency.'
The award is presented each year in October.
To date, Patrick White is the only Australian recipient
of the Nobel Prize for Literature. He won it in
1973 for 'an epic and psychological narrative
art, which has introduced a new continent into literature.'
(almaz.com/nobel/literature.html) |
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Doris
Lessing (United Kingdom)
For Information about the 2006 Literature
Laureate:The
Nobel Prize in Literature 2007 |
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Orhan
Pamuk (Turkey)
For Information about the 2006 Literature
Laureate:The
Nobel Prize in Literature 2006 |
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Harold
Pinter, Dramatist (United Kingdom)For Information
about the 2005 Literature Laureate: |
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The
Nobel Prize in Literature 2004 |
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Elfriede
Jelinek (Austria)
For Information about the 2004 Literature
Laureate: |
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The
Nobel Prize in Literature 2003 |
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John Maxwell Coetzee
(South Africa)
For
Information about the 2003 Literature Laureate: |
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The
Nobel Prize in Literature 2002 |
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Imre Kertész
(Hungary) |
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The Nobel
Prize in Literature 2001 |
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V. S. Naipaul
(Great Britain - born in Trinidad) |
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The
Nobel Prize in Literature 2000 |
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Gao Xingjian (China) |
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A list of winners 2006-1901,
with a brief statement of the reason for
the allocation of the prize, available in
chronological order or alphabetically by
author. Reference books about Alfred Nobel
and the Nobel Prizes, Nobel Bulletin Gossip
Board, Nobel questions and answers, Nobel
Trivia Quiz and much more.
(Site includes advertising)
For a list of Literature Nobel Laureates
go to:
This official website (above)
of The Nobel Foundation contains facts about
all Nobel Prize Laureates, articles written
by Nobel Laureates, games and quizzes and
an author village game, which requires players
to find out as much as possible about the
authors who live in the village before being
allowed to become a worthy citizen. |
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