Christopher Tolkien awarded the Bodley Medal

Christopher Tolkien, son of author J R R Tolkien, is to receive the Bodley Medal. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Christopher Tolkien awarded the Bodley Medal

Christopher Tolkien, son of author J R R Tolkien, is to receive the Bodley Medal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ishiguro to be awarded Bodley Medal

The Bodleian Libraries will present novelist Kazuo Ishiguro with the Bodley Medal, the Libraries’ highest honour, in April.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2023 Christopher Awards Honor Books on Recovery, Inspiration

Winners of the 74th Annual Christopher Awards, which recognize books for adults and young people that “affirm the highest values of the human spirit," include ‘Wild Ride’ by Hayley Arceneaux’s (Convergent) and other books published by religion houses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry awarded to Nichols

Grace Nichols has been given the royal seal of approval as the winner of Her Majesty’s Gold Medal Award for Poetry. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-11 00:32:56 UTC ]
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Olusoga awarded British Academy President’s Medal

The British Academy has awarded the President’s Medal for 2021 to broadcaster and historian David Olusoga.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-08 07:46:36 UTC ]
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McGowan and Tan awarded CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals

Anthony McGowan has won the CILIP Carnegie Medal with Lark (Barrington Stoke), the fourth in his Truth of Things series of novellas, and Shaun Tan has claimed the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal for illustration for Tales from the Inner City (Walker Books). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-17 18:08:14 UTC ]
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Christopher Tolkien, son and protector of 'Lord of the Rings' creator, dies

Christopher Tolkien helped edit and publish much of J.R.R. Tolkien's work after the science fiction and fantasy writer died in 1973. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-01-17 19:03:20 UTC ]
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Frame, Bullows and McColgan win BA awards, as Sophie Christopher honoured

Canongate’s Anna Frame has won the Booksellers Association’s Publicist of the Year award, with the BA renaming it in honour of the late Transworld publicist Sophie Christopher. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-09 08:33:21 UTC ]
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Mosse awarded Carcassonne city medal

Kate Mosse has been presented with a city medal in recognition of her contribution to literature by the mayor of Carcassonne in France—a rare award for a British person. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-17 01:26:21 UTC ]
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2018 Christopher Awards Honor Books on Perseverance

Books on racial reconciliation, motherhood, and forgiveness were honored for “affirming the highest values of the human spirit” during the 2018 Christopher Awards ceremony in New York City on Tuesday, May 16. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Newbery and Caldecott Medals Lead ALA’s 2018 Youth Media Awards

Books, their authors and their illustrators are recognized in the American Library Association program of Youth Media Awards, including audiobooks, debuts, adult books for teens, titles in the LGBT experience, and even a Dr. Seuss award. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2017 Christopher Awards Celebrate Books on Family

Books about the bonds of friendship, raising a child with special needs, and the power of teamwork received recognition for “affirming the highest values of the human spirit” during the 2017 Christopher Awards ceremony in New York City on Tuesday, May 16. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gillian Allnutt awarded Her Majesty's Gold Medal for Poetry

British poet Gillian Allnutt is to be awarded Her Majesty’s Gold Medal for Poetry for the year 2016. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2015 Christopher Award Winners Announced

The Christophers has announced winners of its 2015 awards, including 11 books for adults and children that 'affirm the highest values of the human spirit.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dharker awarded Her Majesty's Gold Medal for poetry

British poet Imtiaz Dharker has received the Queen’s approval to become the recipient of Her Majesty’s Gold Medal for Poetry 2014. The Medal is awarded for excellence in poetry and will be presented to Dharker by the Queen in spring 2015. The Poetry Medal Committee met at Windsor on 4th... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mantel to receive Bodley Medal

Hilary Mantel will be awarded the Bodley Medal at the Oxford Literary Festival, with the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gold Medal for Poetry awarded to John Agard

John Agard has been given the royal seal of approval as the winner of Her Majesty’s Gold... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Carey to receive Bodley Medal

Double Booker-winner Peter Carey is to receive the Bodley Medal, following previous recipients... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Le Carré awarded Goethe medal

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Mon, 20/06/2011 - 12:30 John le Carré has been awarded a Goethe Medal, an honour given each year by the Goethe Institute in London for "outstanding service to the German language and international cultural dialogue". The award was made to Le Carré... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NBF’s 2024 Literarian Award to Be Awarded as Planned

Following the publication of two articles critical of several titles in the Black Classic Press backlist, the National Book Foundation confirmed that it will move forward with honoring its founder, W. Paul Coates, with its lifetime achievement award at this year’s National Book Awards ceremony. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-05 05:00:00 UTC ]
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