Angus Book Award
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The Angus Book Award is a literary award for teenage fiction organized by Angus Council, where the winner is decided by votes from secondary school pupils in the Angus region.
teenage fictionyoung adult literatureScottish literary award
- Established
- 1996
- Organizer
- Angus Council
- Category
- Children's Literature, Fairy Tales, and Picture Books
- Selection Method
- Vote
- Target
- Open
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
The Angus Book Award was established in 1996 and is a literary award for young adult (teen/young adult) fiction organized by Scotland's Angus Council. The winner is determined by votes from secondary school pupils in the Angus area, and the awards ceremony is hosted by a different school each year. It targets UK teenage fiction, and past winners and shortlisted authors include many notable writers.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Recognition of the winning work (no mention of prize money in public information)
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortlist selection (finalists) | Details of the selection process are not specified in public materials | — | Announcement of the shortlist (finalists) (method and timing not specified in materials) |
| Final voting | Secondary school pupils in the Angus area (voting) | — | Winners are announced at the annual awards ceremony. The ceremony is hosted by a different school each year |
Shortlist selection (finalists)
Judges
Details of the selection process are not specified in public materials
Announcement
Announcement of the shortlist (finalists) (method and timing not specified in materials)
Final voting
Judges
Secondary school pupils in the Angus area (voting)
Announcement
Winners are announced at the annual awards ceremony. The ceremony is hosted by a different school each year
Related Awards
- Scottish literary awards
- Young adult literature awards