MONTREAL, THE Sep 23, 2024 /CNW/ – The City of Montreal unveils the five finalist works for the 20e 2024 Montreal Libraries Youth Book Award, which recognizes excellence in literature for children under 17. The winning title will be announced on October 24 at the L’Octogone library.
The finalist works are:
- The drawing is too cute, Roxane Brouillard (text) and Cathon (illustrations), Éditions Fonfon;
- Hillcrest Manor, Sandra Dussault (text) and Martin Côté (illustrations), La courte échelle Editions;
- Nutshimit: a forest bathMélissa Mollen Dupuis, (text) and Élise Gravel (illustrations), Éditions Scholastic;
- I am writing to you from my bed, Maude Nepveu-Villeneuve(text) and Agathe Bray-Bourret (illustrations), Les 400 coups editions;
- The drawer of stockings all alone, Orbie (text and illustrations), Les 400 coups editions.
“The 20the The Prix du livre jeunesse des Bibliothèques de Montréal celebrates, this year again, the excellence and creativity of the authors, authors, illustrators and illustrators who promote children’s literature throughout our city. We are proud to congratulate the five finalist works, which embody the richness and diversity of the imagination intended for children under 17. With this award, Montreal reaffirms its commitment to promoting local talent, while offering young readers works that inspire them and help them grow,” emphasized the person responsible for culture and heritage on the executive committee, Ericka Alneus.
20 years of celebrating Montreal children’s literature every day
The City of Montreal is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Prix du livre jeunesse des Bibliothèques de Montréal, which over the past 19 years has highlighted more than 75 finalist titles, covering various genres, such as fiction, novels and poetry. The Prize rewards the richness and diversity of Montreal children’s literature and recognizes the excellence of Montreal creation in the youth publishing sector. The jury is made up of five children’s librarians from the City of Montreal.
All year long, Montreal libraries offer a wide variety of genres in children’s literature, with sections dedicated entirely to young children. Several activities are also offered to entertain and stimulate young and old alike: music awareness, multi-sensory mornings, storytelling, cine-biblio, story time, etc. They can be found in the library’s calendar of activities, updated throughout the year. The Contact, le plaisir des livres and Livres dans la rue programs are also dedicated to young children and their families to encourage a taste for reading.
SOURCE City of Montreal – Office of the Mayor and Executive Committee
Source: Béatrice Saulnier-Yelle, Press Officer, Office of the Mayor and Executive Committee, 438 354-8017; Information: Public Affairs and Protocol Department, City of Montreal, [email protected]
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