New Zealand Post Book Awards

Submissions are now being called for The New Zealand Post Book Awards 2009. These Awards celebrate excellence in children’s literature and provide recognition for the best children’s books published annually in New Zealand. Titles published between 1 January – 31 December, 2008 are eligible.

Entries are invited in four categories:
-- Young Adult Fiction
-- Junior Fiction
-- Non-fiction
-- Picture Book

The principal sponsor of the awards is New Zealand Post. The awards and associated festival are also supported by Creative New Zealand and Book Tokens (NZ) Ltd. The awards are administered by Booksellers New Zealand on behalf of the New Zealand Post Book Awards Management Committee.

Further information & entry forms can be downloaded at:
www.nzpostbookawards.co.nz