Two titles nominated for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2009!
Date: 7th Sep 2009
promote laughter and humour as a feel-good factor when reading, by encouraging families to read together and discover the pleasure of humorous (funny) books. This in turn will reinforce the message that reading together promotes family well-being.
draw attention to funny books as readable and enjoyable books. We hope that the prize will enable these books to gain a profile that makes them more accessible to children and young people. The prize will work to achieve this through a range of activities supported by libraries, teachers and parents.
reward and encourage authors (and illustrators) who write and illustrate books using humour in their stories, poetry and fiction. By creating these awards we hope to promote a vibrant area of publishing often overlooked by other awards.
Roald Dahl Funny Prize Shortlist 2009
We are pleased to announce that 2 Frances Lincoln titles have been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2009! Crocodiles Are the Best Animals of All! by Sean Taylor, illustrated by Hannah Shaw, has made it onto the 6 and Under shortlist and Purple Class and the Half-Eaten Sweater also by Sean Taylor, illustrated by Helen Bate, has made it onto the 7-14 category shortlist.
Founded by Michael Rosen as part of his work as Children's Laureate 2007-09, the Roald Dahl Funny Prize is the first prize of its kind – founded to honour those books that simply make us laugh.
The Roald Dahl Funny Prize aims to:
The winner of each category will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on 10 November.
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Roald Dahl Funny Prize Shortlist 2009
