CILIP fends off criticism over lack of BAME authors on Carnegie longlist

CILIP has responded to criticism about the diversity of its Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medal longlists - which feature no BAME authors - saying that while it "acknowledges and respects the concerns expressed", the longlisted books were "judged on merit and on an equal playing field". Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CILIP is postponing the winners' ceremony for the 2020 Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals and extending its Shadowing Scheme until October, taking into account the government's advice concerning the ongoing pandemic. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Walker Books leads 2020 Carnegie and Kate Greenaway longlists

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CILIP Carnegie Medal revises criteria and launches Inclusive Minds project

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CILIP launches new BAME network for library professionals

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[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-26 11:02:53 UTC ]
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BookTrust to fund school visits for BAME authors

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Women dominate Authors’ Club longlist

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Poetry looms large on Carnegie and Kate Greenaway longlists

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Debut authors dominate Wellcome Book Prize longlist

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CILIP announces Carnegie and Kate Greenaway nominations

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CILIP makes changes at Carnegie and Kate Greenaway following diversity review

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Ledbury Poetry Festival launches BAME critic mentorship

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Sepetys, Smith Win 2017 CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals

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Chair of BAME prize slams UK publishers after lack of submissions

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