Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young Readers
じぇふりー・びるそんしょう（わかいどくしゃむけれきししょうせつ）
An annual literary award for historical fiction for young readers in Canada. CCBC conducts the judging, and prize money is awarded to the winner.
- 創設年
- 1988
- 主催
- Canadian Children's Book Centre
- カテゴリー
- 児童文学・童話・絵本
- 選考方式
- Selection
- 受賞対象
- プロ
- 開催頻度
- 年1回
- 賞のステータス
- 活動中
説明
The Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young Readers is a Canadian literary award given annually to the best historical fiction for young readers. Established in 1988, it is named after Geoffrey Bilson, a historical novelist and historian. Eligible entries are works by Canadian authors, typically published in the previous calendar year. Judging is conducted by a jury appointed by the Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC), and the winner receives CAD 1,000. It is one of the awards hosted by CCBC, alongside others such as the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award, Norma Fleck Award, and TD Canadian Children's Literature Award.
賞品
- 主賞品
- Cash prize awarded to the winner (Canadian dollars)
- 賞金
- 1,000 CAD
選考情報
選考プロセス
| 段階 | 審査員 | 通過率 | 発表 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application/Nomination Receipt | (Details unknown) Submissions may be made via publishers or authors. Submission rules are determined by CCBC | — | No special announcement is usually made (internal receipt) |
| First Round (Narrowing Down Candidates) | Evaluation of bibliographies and manuscripts by judges appointed by CCBC | — | Finalists (shortlist) or short candidate lists may be announced by CCBC or the press |
| Final Judging and Winner Selection | Decided by deliberation of the judging committee appointed by CCBC | — | The winner is announced by CCBC and related media |
選考基準
- Historical accuracy and quality of period research
- Expression and narrative style suitable for the target age (young readers)
- Literary quality (structure, style, character depiction)
- Originality and handling of themes
- Depth and reliability of source-based depictions
応募のヒント
推奨
- Confirm submission requirements in advance (author must be Canadian, target publication year)
- Prepare supporting materials to back up historical facts, and clearly indicate notes or references
- Revise with awareness of expressions and narrative style suitable for young readers
- Follow the submission format and deadline (adhere to CCBC regulations)
注意
- Do not submit works published outside the target year (usually the previous calendar year)
- Do not neglect verification of historical facts or include misinformation
- Do not omit the format or required information for submission documents
審査員から
- We hope for attention not only to historical background accuracy but also to character portrayals
- Narrative voice and stylistic innovations that resonate with target readers (young readers) are important
- Reliability of details based on sources enhances the work's persuasiveness
関連の賞
- Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award
- Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction
- TD Canadian Children's Literature Award
- Other awards hosted by Canadian Children's Book Centre