Chocolate Lily Awards

Congratulations to the following authors whose books have been nominated for the 2011 Chocolate Lily Awards! We have added a new category - Chapter books, grade 3-5.

Picture Book Category  

Bradley McGogg the Very Fine Frog by Tim Beiser Illustrated by Rachel Berman (BC) Tundra Books

Viva Zapata by Emilie Smith (BC) and Margarita Kenefic Tejada   Illustrated by Stefan Czernecki (BC) Tradewind Books

Penelope and the Preposterous Birthday Party by Sheri Radford (BC)   Illustrated by Christine Tipp  Lobster Press

Fred and Pete at the Beach by Cynthia Nugent   Orca Book Publishers

On My Walk by Kari-Lynn Winters (BC when book was published) Illustrated by Christina Leist (BC) Tradewind Books

Bubble Homes and Fish Farts by Fiona Bayrock(BC)  Illustrated by Carolyn Conahan  Charlesbridge

Stanley’s Beauty Contest by Linda Bailey (BC) Illustrated by Bill Slavin Kids Can Press 

Chapter books for Grades 3 - 5 Category 

Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Baths ( Abby and Tess Pet Sitters) by Trina Wiebe   Lobster Press

Whiteout by Becky Citra   Orca Young Readers

Zach & Zoe Bully and the Beagle by Kristin Butcher   James Lorimer & Co

After Peaches by Michelle Mulder   Orca Young Readers

Clay Man: The Golem of Prague by Irene Watts Illustrated by Kathryn Shoemaker   Tundra

The Sky Tree by P. K. Page Illustrated by Kristi Bridgeman   Oolichan Books 
 

Novel Category (Grades 5 –  

Venom by Nikki Tate   Orca Sports

The Ship of Lost Souls by Rachelle Delaney   Harper Trophy Canada

Bank Job by James Heneghan and Norma Charles   Orca Book Publishers

Simon Says Gold: Simon Whitfield’s Pursuit of Athletic Excellence by Simon Whitfield with Cleve Dheensaw   Orca Book Publishers

Counting on Hope by Sylvia Olsen  Sononis

The Giant Slayer by Iain Lawrence   Delacorte Press

Charlie: a Home Child’s Life in Canada by Beryl Young   Key Porter Books

Congratulations to the following winners:

Novels

2^nd place – Penny Draper - The Graveyard of the Sea

1^st place – Lois Peterson – Meeting Miss 405

Picture Book

2^nd place – Chris Tougas – Art’s Supplies

1^st Place – Ashley Spires – Penguin and the Cupcake

Photos to come!!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we need to combine the Picture book and the Novel/Chapter book Galas and will host both at 1:00.  This is a change for those who were planning to come at 10:00 AM.  Lunch will be served at Noon as planned and the Gala will begin at 1:00.  We look forward to seeing you June 3rd. 
 
Host : Mardie Mason
Teacher-Librarian
York House School
4176 Alexandra Street
Vancouver, BC
V6J 2V6
(604) 730-2400, ext.305

Chocolate Lily Book Awards Gala - June 3, 2010

at York House School 4176 Alexandra Street

Vancouver, BC V6J 2V8 Phone: 604-730-2400

Tickets to the event (include a door prize ticket) are $2.00.  RSVP ahjansen@shaw.ca                                 Limited seating

11:00 – Picture Book Awards

1:00 – Novels/Chapter Books Award

Don’t miss it!

***PS - Votes must be emailed back by May 16th

This year’s short list is a wonderful selection of BC’s finest picture books and novels!  Are you involved?  It’s not too late to register. Click on “Registration Form” for more details.

June 4th, 2009

Seventh Chocolate Lily Choice Award Announced 

VANCOUVER - Author Joan Betty Stuchner & illustrator Cynthia Nugent were awarded the Chocolate Lily Book Award for their novel, Honey Cake, published by Tradewind Books.

Chris Tougas, author and illustrator of Mechanimals, by Orca Book Publishers, won the Chocolate Lily Book Award picture book category.  

Chocolate Lily Book Awards is a choice award that showcases and celebrates the best of BC children’s fiction by encouraging BC grade school students to read the shortlisted titles and vote for their favourite at the end of each school year. 

This year’s gala was graciously hosted by Phyllis Simon, owner of Kidsbooks. 

 The Chocolate Lily Book Awards are being held tomorrow night at Kidsbooks, Vancouver.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet some of BC’s best Authors and Illustrators. Tickets are only $5.

 
You are invited to join us for an hour or two to celebrate the best of BC childrens’ fiction at Vancouver Kidsbooks.
Come meet BC’s best childrens’ authors and illustrators and see whose picture book and novel were voted best by BC grade school children.
 
The Picture Book and Novel authors attending include:
 
Kit Pearson
Irene Watts
Melanie Jackson
Nan Gregory
Robert Heidbreder
Linda Bailey
Ainslie Manson
Cynthia Nugent
Caroline Adderson
Kari-Lynn Winters
Joan Betty Stuchner
Norma Charles
K.L.Denman
Sue Alderson
Deborah Hodge
Lynn Manuel

Chocolate Lily Gala
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
7pm
@ Kidsbooks  3083 West Broadway in Vancouver
 
Door prizes, Book signings, refreshments
Tickets are $5 - redeemable toward any nominated Chocolate Lily book available at the event. 
This is our 7th Gala. 
 
Hope to see you there!!

Congratulations to the following nominees:

Chapter Book/Novel Nominees

Brave Deeds by Ann Alma (Groundwood Books)

Dear Canada: Days of Toil and Tears by Sarah Ellis (Scholastic Canada)

Good-Bye Marianne, the Graphic Novel by Irene N. Watts and illustrated by Kathryn E. Shoemaker (Tundra Books)

Graveyard of the Sea by Penny Draper (Coteau Books)

Impossible Things by Robin Stevenson (Orca Books)

Meeting Miss 405 by Lois Peterson (Orca Books)

Out on a Limb by Gail Banning (Key Porter Books)

Pete’s Gold by Luanne Armstrong (Ronsdale Press)

Saara’s Passage by Karen Autio (Sono Nis Press)

The Girl in the Backseat by Norma Charles (Ronsdale Press)

The Year I was Grounded by William New (Tradewind Books)

Picture Book Nominees

Art’s Supplies by Chris Tougas (Orca Books)

Crocodiles Play! by Robert Heidbreder and illustrated by Rae Mate (Tradewind Books)

Penguin and the Cupcake by Ashley Spires (Simply Read Books)

Shin-chi’s Canoe by Nicola I. Campbell and illustrated by Kim LaFave (Groundwood Books)

Stanley at Sea by Linda Bailey and illustrated by Bill Slavin (Kids Can Press)

Rosie and Buttercup by Chieri Uegaki and illustrated by Stephane Jorisch (Kids Can Press)

The West is Calling by Sarah N. Harvey & Leslie Buffam and illustrated by Dianna Bonder (Orca Books)

You are invited to join us for an hour or two to celebrate the best of BC childrens’ fiction at Vancouver Kidsbooks.
Come meet 20 of BC’s best childrens’ authors and illustrators and see whose picture book and novel were voted best by BC grade school children.
 
Some of the award winning Picture Book and Novel authors attending include:
 
Kit Pearson
Irene Watts
Melanie Jackson
Nan Gregory
Robert Heidbreder
Linda Bailey
Ainslie Manson
Cynthia Nugent
Caroline Adderson
Kari-Lynn Winters
Joan Betty Stuchner
Norma Charles
 
Take a peek at our new website for the titles of their nominated books.  www.chocolatelilyawards.com
 
Chocolate Lily Gala
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
7pm
@ Kidsbooks  3083 West Broadway in Vancouver
 
Door prizes, Book signings, refreshments
Tickets are $5 – redeemable toward any nominated Chocolate Lily book available at the event.
 
Hope to see you there!!

Robert Heibreder, 2006 Picture Book Winner