Tir na n-Og Awards

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Annual literary award targeting children's books from Wales. Consists of one English award category and two Welsh-language award categories (Primary/Secondary).

Children's literatureEnglish awardWelsh-language award (Primary/Secondary)

創設年: 1976
主催: Books Council of Wales (Welsh Books Council / Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru)
カテゴリー: 児童文学・童話・絵本
選考方式: Open call
受賞対象: 不問
開催頻度: 年1回
発表時期: 5〜6月頃
賞のステータス: 活動中

説明

The Tir na n-Og Awards, established in 1976, is an annual literary award recognizing books for children and young adults from Wales. Organized by the Books Council of Wales, it selects works published in the previous year. The English award targets English works with an "authentic Welsh background (rooted in Wales)" and the Welsh-language awards are presented in Primary (primary school level) and Secondary (secondary school level) categories. Both fiction and non-fiction are eligible, and winning works are announced at the CILIP/Wales conference or Urdd National Eisteddfod.

賞品

主賞品: Prize money is awarded to the winning work in each category, and honored at the official venue
賞金: 1,000 GBP

Award announcement and ceremony (English award at CILIP/Wales conference, Welsh-language award at Urdd National Eisteddfod)
Publication of bookmarks and winner information by Books Council of Wales
Publicity opportunities from sponsoring publishers and organizations

選考情報

選考プロセス

段階	通過率	発表
Determination of eligible works (books published in the previous year)	—	—
Shortlist selection (3-4 works per category published by BCW)	—	BCW (Books Council of Wales) publishes the shortlist (at least since 2011)
Final selection and winner announcement	—	English award at CILIP/Wales annual conference (May), Welsh-language award at Urdd National Eisteddfod (late May to early June)

Determination of eligible works (books published in the previous year)

審査員

Shortlist selection (3-4 works per category published by BCW)

審査員

発表 BCW (Books Council of Wales) publishes the shortlist (at least since 2011)

Final selection and winner announcement

審査員

発表 English award at CILIP/Wales annual conference (May), Welsh-language award at Urdd National Eisteddfod (late May to early June)

選考基準

Must be a book for children and young adults published in the previous year
English award: Originally in English, with Wales's "authentic Welsh background (true Welsh context)"
Welsh-language award: Content suitable for the target age (Primary/Secondary)
Genre unrestricted (both fiction and non-fiction eligible)
Quality as reading material, suitability for target readers, cultural and regional relevance

応募のヒント

推奨

For the English award, clearly demonstrate a distinct Welsh background (setting, culture, history, etc.) in the work
For the Welsh-language award, focus on expressions and themes aligned with the target age (Primary/Secondary)
Confirm that the submission is a work "published in the previous year"
Check publication information from publishers or BCW announcements (e.g., shortlist)
Emphasize quality of writing that reaches children and youth, regardless of genre (non-fiction also eligible)

注意

Do not submit works not corresponding to the target year
Do not submit works with weak connection to Wales for the English award
Do not ignore submission format or routes (e.g., via publisher)
Do not use content or expressions unsuitable for the target readers' age

審査員から

Clearly balance regionality (Welsh characteristics) and universality
Emphasize a strong "voice" or perspective that resonates with children and youth
Value story structure, character appeal, and vivid writing