The national chapter of canada iode imperial order of the daughters of the empire, a womens charitable organization, has been offering the violet downey book award since 1985. Iode festival jubilee chapter welcomes women who are interested in having a night out while doing wonderful things for our community. Canadian toy testing councils childrens choice great books. We provide annual bursaries to local high schools and various items such as books, hats and mittens to stratford elementary schools on an ongoing basis. Iode archives penguin random house canada young readers. The wise and curious heroine of the newbery honor book everything on a waffle is facin. All books submitted by publishers become the property of iode canada. The winner will be announced at iode canadas 116th national annual meeting being held at the lambton golf and country club, toronto, on may 27th, 2016. Book 4 deborah ellis shortlisted for the iode violet downey book award and the manitoba young readers choice award, selected for the usbby outstanding international book list, the ccbc choices list, the bank street college of educations book of the month, the bankstreet college best childrens books of the year 20, and the capitol choices noteworthy. No fixed address wins 2019 iode violet downey book award. Nielsen wins iode book award westwood creative artists. Kevin sands, author of the blackthorn key, has been awarded the national chapter of canada iode violet downey book award for 2016. The swallow by charis cotter was the 2015 winner of the iode canada violet downey book award. A ghost story, published by tundra books random house, is suitable for children ages nine to 12.
Drawing on the real background of the chinese role in the gold rush, the building of the railway and the settling of the west coast in the nineteenth century, noted historian and childrens author paul yee has created eight original stories that combine the rough. In the past, we have donated books to high school libraries and smartboards and ipads to several elementary schools. Nov 01, 2003 2005 white pine award shortlisted 2004 iode violet downey national book award shortlisted 2004 canadian childrens book centre our choice selection theres one other thing i should mention right off, which is that im fourteen years old and dying. A tenmember panel of judges, including iode members and specialists in the field of childrens literature, annually select the awardwinning book. Canadian childrens award index canadian childrens book centre. The award is offered annually since 1985 for the best young childrens english language book containing at least 500 words of text. Thistledown press, 2007 national chapter of canada iode violet downey book award 2007 eric walters. Mcnally robinson book for young people award 2008 childrens deferred to 2009. Awarded to a book of over 300 words for readers aged or under. Iode festival jubilee chapter is a group of dedicated women who are proud to work together to make a difference in our community of stratford and area with our focus mainly on children, youth and those in need.
Jun 11, 2019 congratulations to governor general literary award winning author susin nielsen, whose touching and funny middlegrade story no fixed address has won the 2019 iode violet downey book award. Iode toronto established their municipal book award. A tenmember panel of judges, including iode members and specialists in the field of childrens literature, annually select the award winning book. This award is offered annually for the best childrens english book containing at least 500 words of text. Violet downey, iode canada established the national chapter of. South carolina childrens book award nominee 20142015. As a result, our members have played significant roles in leadership and the decision making process of both iode ontario and iode canada. Founded in 1900, iode canada is a national womens charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support, community service, and citizenship programs. Iode violet downey book award established 1985 the award is offered annually for the best english language book containing at least 500. Violet downey, iode canada established the national chapter of canada iode violet downey book award.
Shortlisted, iode canada violet downey award, 2020. One year in coal harbour by polly horvath overdrive. Winner of the 2016 violet downey book award was the blackthorne by kevin sands. Founded in 1900, iode canada is a national womens charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support, community services, and citizenship programs.
A ghost story won the iode violet downey book award and the silver birch honour award. Tales from gold mountain by paul yee, simon ng nook book. Shortlisted for the iode violet downey book award and the manitoba young readers choice award, selected for the usbby outstanding international book list, the ccbc choices list, the bank street college of educations book of the month, the bankstreet college best childrens books of the year 20. Members and specialists made up the panel of judges, including iode members and specialists in the field of childrens literature, annually select the awardwinning book. Funding for the book award will come from the established toronto legacy fund. Uncertain soldier by karen bass has been shortlisted for the 2016 national chapter of canada iode violet downey book award. Founded in 1900, iode canada is a national womens charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support, community services, and. Literary awards childrens and young adult literature research. In 20, as a result of the disbandment of iode toronto, the award is now administered by iode ontario. A mysterious tale, with artwork by renowned newfoundland artist gerald squires, is based on a true ghost story experienced by squires and his family when they lived at an abandoned lighthouse in the 1970s.
Shortlisted for the iode violet downey book award and the manitoba young readers choice award, selected for the usbby outstanding international book list, the ccbc choices list, the bank street college of educations book of the month, the bankstreet. Norma fleck award for canadian childrens nonfiction. Iode signature programs iode city of lakes chapter. Aug 08, 2012 shortlisted for the iode violet downey book award and the manitoba young readers choice award, selected for the usbby outstanding international book list, the ccbc choices list, the bank street college of educations book of the month, the bankstreet college best childrens books of the year 20, and the capitol choices noteworthy titles for children and teens list. Ross annett childrens literature award, and the caa exporting alberta award. The sydney taylor book award recognizes the best in jewish childrens literature. National chapter of canada iode violet downey book award 1993. Shortlisted for the iode violet downey book award and the manitoba young readers choice award, selected for the usbby outstanding international book list, the ccbc choices list, the bank street college of educations book of the month, the bankstreet college best childrens books of the year 20, and the capitol choi. Members and specialists made up the panel of judges, including iode members and specialists in the field of childrens literature, annually select the award winning book. Programs include the 100th anniversary grant program, the violet downey book award and the snack pack program. Violet downey book awards through the generosity of an iode member, the late mrs.
The first winner was author dennis lee for his book alligator pie. We meet on the third thursday of each month, september to june. Selected for the bankstreet college of educations best childrens books of the year 20. Broken strings by eric walters and kathy kacer shortlisted for the 2020 iode canada violet downey book award.
Iode ontario has played a large part in the history of iode due to our large membership as well as having the honour of having the iode canada office in toronto. The violet downey book award was established in 1985. She has taught special education for children and adults in the united. Violet downey, iode canada established the national chapter of canada iode violet downey book award in 1984. Shortlisted for the iode violet downey book award and the manitoba young readers choice award, selected for the usbby outstanding international book list, the ccbc choices list, the bank street college of educations book of the month, the bankstreet college best childrens books of the year 20, and the capitol choices noteworthy titles for children and teens list.
Shortlisted for the cla book of the year for children award and the iode violet downey book award. Through the generosity of an iode member, the late mrs. Its especially difficult for felix, the 12yearold protagonist of no fixed address. My name is parvana king county library system overdrive. May 29, 2015 a tenmember panel of judges, including iode members and specialists in the field of childrens literature, annually select the award winning book. This is the fourth award win for graffiti knight, which has already taken home the cla young adult book award, the r. Please contact any one of our members for complete information.
National chapter of canada iode violet downey book award newfoundland and labrador book awards norma fleck award for canadian childrens non. The winner was announced for the 2015 iode violet downey book award and we want to congratulate charis cotter, author of the swallow. Felix has a place in the prestigious french immersion program at blenheim public school in vancouvers tony kitsilano neighbourhood. Common knowledge book awards massachusetts childrens book award nominee. Since 1974 the municipal chapter of toronto iode has presented an award intended to encourage the publication of books for children between the ages of 6 and 12 years. No fixed address wins 2019 iode violet downey book award for. Vermont department of libraries dorothy canfield fisher award master list. Ruth schwartz childrens book award young adultmiddle reader. Iode jean throop book award archives canadian childrens. Frieda wishinsky born july 14, 1948 is a germanborn canadian educator and author of childrens books.
Winner, governor generals award for young peoples literature text, 2019. My name is parvana by deborah ellis overdrive rakuten. The national chapter of canada iode imperial order of the daughters of the empire, a womens charitable organization, has been offering violet downey book award since 1985. Shortlisted for the iode violet downey book award and the manitoba young readers choice award, selected for the usbby outstanding international book list, the ccbc choices list, the bank street college of educations book of the month, the bankstreet college best childrens books of the year 20, and the capitol choices noteworthy titles for. Congratulations to governor general literary awardwinning author susin nielsen, whose touching and funny middlegrade story no fixed address has won the 2019 iode violet downey book award. The geoffrey bilson award, named for a canadian author and history professor, is one of six major prizes awarded at the gala each year.
The 2019 winner of the iode violet downey book award for canadian childrens literature. She received a ba in international relations from city college of new york and a msc special education from ferkauf graduate school. Read kate, by valerie sherrard online on bookmate shortlisted for the 2005 white pine award, for the 2004 iode violet downey national book award and commended for the 2004 canadian childrens bo. Iode violet downey book award recipients iode canada. Shortlisted for the 2005 white pine award, for the 2004 iode violet downey na. Massachusetts childrens book award nominee book awards. A ghost story, has been awarded the national chapter of canada iode violet downey book award for 2015. Jean throop urged the iode toronto municipal education committee to take action to encourage the publishing of more and better children. Iode violet downey book award winner 2019 its never easy for a kid to start at a new school. Our iode chapter was officially chartered in 1977, the year that marked the silver jubilee of queen elizabeth ii, patron of iode canada. Egoff childrens literature prize, the iode violet downey book award and the iode national chapter award. Bedards second novel, redwork 1990, won the governor generals literary award, the canadian library association book of the year for children award and the iode violet downey book award. Medals are awarded annually for outstanding books that authentically portray the jewish experience. May 08, 2020 broken strings by eric walters and kathy kacer shortlisted for the 2020 iode canada violet downey book award.
Previous winners include jean little for his banner over me, kit pearson for the lights. Published by penguin random house, this book is suitable for children over. Come to one of our meetings, have a fun evening out and meet some new friends. Frieda wishinsky born july 14, 1948 is a germanborn canadian educator and author of childrens books the daughter of polish jewish parents, she was born in munich and grew up in manhattan. Chang, the novel falls short of the high standard set by margaret mahy s memory, the consummate tale of interaction between. Transatlantic agency is a north american literary management company with a vibrant and diverse team of 14 agents known for their integrity, commitment and success representing storytellers across. Broken strings by eric walters and kathy kacer shortlisted. Jean throop urged the iode toronto municipal education committee to take action to encourage the publishing of more and better january 1975, mrs. Kate by valerie sherrard meet your next favorite book. Iode canada and iode ontario also run programs on a provincial and country scale, some of which are supported by iode city of lakes chapter. Iode violet downey book award 2019 short list iode canada.
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