- Author Jonathan Auxier awarded $30,000 for his outstanding work in children's
literature -
- The Night Gardener by Jonathan
Auxier takes home TD Canadian Children's Literature Award
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- Marie-Louise Gay's Any
Questions? wins TD Canadian Children's Literature Fan Choice Award
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TORONTO,
Nov. 19, 2015 /CNW/ - Celebrating the
best in children's literature, TD Bank Group and the Canadian
Children's Book Centre awarded author Jonathan Auxier the 11th annual TD
Canadian Children's Literature Award for his book, The Night
Gardener. Auxier received the award and the $30,000 prize - one of the largest in Canadian
children's literature - at a gala in Toronto on November
18. Author Marianne Dubuc
also received top honours for the best in French-language
children's literature in Montreal
on November 10 for her book,
L'autobus.
"Children's books play a significant role in developing the
imaginations, creativity and literacy skills of young Canadians and
at TD we believe it's important to recognize the authors and
illustrators behind the stories," says Frank McKenna, Deputy Chair, TD Bank Group. "TD
is proud to be a leader in promoting children's literacy in
Canada and it is our privilege to
honour authors like Jonathan Auxier
for their exceptional work."
The Night Gardener tells an enchanting and haunting tale
that will capture the imaginations of young readers. The story
follows orphaned Irish siblings, Molly and Kip, as they arrive to
work as servants at a creepy, crumbling English manor. They soon
discover that the house and its inhabitants are not what they seem.
When confronted by a mysterious stranger and the secrets of the
cursed house, their lives are changed forever.
"Inspiring, colourful, thoughtful, unforgettable, the stories
told by each of the finalists are wonderfully written and will take
young readers on an incredible journey," says Charlotte Teeple, Executive Director, Canadian
Children's Book Centre. "Thank you to the authors and illustrators
who brought these tales to life and special congratulations to
Jonathan Auxier for winning this
prestigious award."
TD also awarded $10,000 to be
shared among the four finalists for their work, including:
| A Brush Full of Colour: The World of Ted
Harrison |
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Any Questions? |
| Written by Margriet Ruurs and Katherine Gibson |
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Written by Marie-Louise Gay |
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| Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress |
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From Vimy to Victory: |
| Written by Christine Baldacchino
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Canada's Fight to the Finish in World War
I |
| Illustrated by Isabelle Malenfant
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Written by Hugh Brewster |
From October 1 to 31, young
readers from across Canada were
invited to vote online for their favourite book from the list of
finalists and for a chance to present the CBC-TD Fan Choice Award
at the award gala. Author Marie-Louise
Gay received the most votes for her book, Any
Questions?, and took home the $5,000 prize.
About the TD Canadian Children's Literature Awards
Now in its 11th year, the TD Canadian Children's
Literature Awards celebrates excellence in children's literature by
rewarding the best literary work by Canadian authors. Sponsored by
TD, and administered by the Canadian Children's Book Centre in
association with the CBC, it is one of the largest prizes in
children's book awards. All books, in any genre, written and
illustrated by Canadians and published in Canada for children are eligible. Each book is
judged on the quality of the text and illustrations, in addition to
its overall contribution to Canadian children's literature. Since
the program started in 2004, 110 books have been honoured through
the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award in both official
languages.
About TD's Commitment to Children's Literacy
The ability to read is often taken for granted. This skill is
paramount to success during school years and beyond, which is why
TD believes it's important to get children reading and to foster a
lifelong joy of reading. Since 2000, TD has invested more than
$35 million to support children's
literacy and reading programs at local schools and public libraries
across Canada.
About The Canadian Children's Book Centre
The Canadian Children's Book Centre is a national, not-for-profit
organization founded in 1976. We are dedicated to encouraging,
promoting and supporting the reading, writing and illustrating of
Canadian books for young readers. Our programs, publications, and
resources help teachers, librarians, booksellers and parents select
the very best for young readers. For more information, please visit
www.bookcentre.ca.
SOURCE TD Bank Group
Image with caption: "Alec Morley,
Senior Vice President, TD Bank Group and Nora Julia Vukadinovic present children's author
Marie-Louise Gay with the CBC-TD Fan
Choice Award at the 2015 TD Canadian Children's Literature Awards
gala in Toronto. (CNW Group/TD
Bank Group)". Image available at:
http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20151119_C9346_PHOTO_EN_44479.jpg