Children’s Literature Translation Award

This award, administered by the Children's Literature Service of Library and Archives Canada, was established to promote the dissemination of children's literature by rewarding the translators who have introduced young readers, both English- and French- speaking, to the culture of children's literature of Canada, in the two official languages. Publishers are invited to submit Canadian children's books in both the translated version and the first original Canadian or foreign edition. Books must be written and translated in English or French and intended for children and teenagers. The author or translator must hold Canadian citizenship. Non-eligible works include books that have more than two authors or translators, school books or technical, specialized works.

A committee made up of three translators assesses the translated books in order to choose the best translation of literary work for children. The translator(s) of the winning work from English to French and from French to English each receives a $4000 cash prize. If the book was translated by more than one translator, the prize is shared among the translators. The publishers of the winning books each receive $1000, to be used to promote the book that has won the award.

This award is on hold for 2004.